Greek-style yogurts
Chobani Greek Yogurt Strawberry
5.3 oz (150 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 52
Chobani Greek Yogurt Strawberry scores 52 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Added sugars 6 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Greek Yogurt Plain Whole Milk Skotidakis · 480 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 32 oz (2 lb) 907 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Organic Greek Yogurt Plain 365 · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Anything But Plain Greek Yogurt Danone Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Probiotic Greek Whole Milk Yogurt Plain Organic Nancy's · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 48 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Yogurt Strawberry
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 11 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 48.5 = 51.5 → 52
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 110 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars | 9 g |
| Added sugars | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 container (150 g)
Ingredients
- Cultured Nonfat Milk
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Strawberries
- Water
- Fruit Pectin
- Natural Flavors
- Guar Gum
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (for Color)
- Locust Bean Gum
- Lemon Juiceingre Concentrate
- 6 Live and Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus
- L. Bulgaricus
- L. Acidophilus
- Bifidus
- L. Casei
- L (not recognized)
- Rhamnosus (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Cultured Nonfat Milk, Cane Sugar, Strawberries, Water, Fruit Pectin, Natural Flavors, Guar Gum, Fruit and Vegetable Juice Concentrate (for Color), Locust Bean Gum, Lemon Juiceingre Concentrate, 6 Live and Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei, and L, Rhamnosus.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org