Low-fat yogurts
Siggi's BLACK CHERRY simple ingredient skyr
5.3 oz/150 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 72
Siggi's BLACK CHERRY simple ingredient skyr scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Pectin: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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simple ingredient skyr PLAIN Siggi's · 5.3 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Organic Skyr Yogurt Icelandic Style Plain Painterland Sisters · 24 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Whole Milk Plain Skyr Icelandic Provisions · 30 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Probiotic Skyr NDRR Organic · 16 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Plain Skyr Icelandic Provisions · 5.3 oz/150 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
BLACK CHERRY simple ingredient skyr
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 93 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.3 g |
| Sugars | 7.3 g |
| Added sugars | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 Serving (150 g)
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK
- PASTEURIZED CREAM
- BLACK CHERRIES
- CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- FRUIT PECTIN
- LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES
- LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES: S. THERMOPHILUS
- L. DELBRUECKII SUBSP. BULGARICUS (not recognized)
- B. LACTIS
- L. ACIDOPHILUS
- L. DELBRUECKII SUBSP. LACTIS (not recognized)
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, PASTEURIZED CREAM, BLACK CHERRIES, CANE SUGAR, FRUIT PECTIN, LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES; LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES: S. THERMOPHILUS, L. DELBRUECKII SUBSP. BULGARICUS, B. LACTIS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, L. DELBRUECKII SUBSP. LACTIS
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Siggi's
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