Yogurts
Siggi's Simple Ingredient Skyr
24 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 63
Siggi's Simple Ingredient Skyr scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Agave syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 24 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Organic Skyr Yogurt Icelandic Style Plain Painterland Sisters · 24 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Whole Milk Plain Skyr Icelandic Provisions · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Probiotic Skyr NDRR Organic · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Plain Skyr Icelandic Provisions · 5.3 oz/150 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Whole Milk Plain Chobani · 907 g (32 oz) Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Simple Ingredient Skyr
Ingredients
- Agave syrup minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 180 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 24 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 37 = 63
Can’t score above 79. Contains agave syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 180 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Sugars | 14 g |
| Added sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 24 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
- Pasteurized Skim Milk
- Organic Agave Nectar (high concern)
- Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla (Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean Specks)
- Fruit Pectin
- Live Active Cultures
- Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus
- L. Bulgaricus
- Bifidobacterium
- L. Acidophilus
- L. Paracasei
Label text, as published
Pasteurized Skim Milk, Organic Agave Nectar, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla ( Vanilla Extract, Vanilla Bean Specks), Fruit Pectin, Live Active Cultures. Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, Bifidobacterium, L. Acidophilus, L. Paracasei.
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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“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