Greek-style yogurts
Chobani Greek Yogurt Pineapple on the Bottom
5.3 oz (150 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 31
Chobani Greek Yogurt Pineapple on the Bottom scores 31 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Oikos Pro Strawberry Flavored Greek Yogurt Oikos · 5.3 oz 150 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 73 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Plain Organic Greek Yogurt Straus Family Creamery · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 69 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 5.3 oz (150 g) Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Whole Milk Yogurt Stonyfield · 1.9 lb Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 69 points higher -
Vanilla Greek Style Plant-Based Yogurt Kite Hill · 16 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 81 out of 100 , 50 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Yogurt Pineapple on the Bottom
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 1.5 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 11 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 69.5 = 30.5 → 31
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 130 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Sugars | 14 g |
| Added sugars | 6 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 container (150 g)
Ingredients
- ## Ingredients Cultured Lowfat Milk
- Pineapple
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Water
- Pineapple Juice Concentrate (high concern)
- Fruit Pectin
- Natural Flavors
- Locust Bean Gum
- Lemon Juice Concentrate
- Turmeric (for Color)
Label text, as published
## Ingredients Cultured Lowfat Milk, Pineapple, Cane Sugar, Water, Pineapple Juice Concentrate, Fruit Pectin, Natural Flavors, Locust Bean Gum, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Turmeric (for Color)
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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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