Skyrs
Siggi's Vanilla Skyr Yogurt
4.4 oz (125 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 60
Siggi's Vanilla Skyr Yogurt scores 60 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
- 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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Whole Milk Plain Skyr Icelandic Provisions · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Probiotic Skyr NDRR Organic · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vanilla Skyr Yogurt
Ingredients
- Agave syrup minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Protein 12 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 40 = 60
Can’t score above 79. Contains agave syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 130 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Sugars | 8 g |
| Added sugars | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (125 g)
Ingredients
- Pasteurized Whole Milk
- Pasteurized Cream
- Organic Agave Nectar (high concern)
- Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla
- 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)
- Milk and Dairy (Pasteurized Cream, Pasteurized Whole Milk)
- Agave Nectar (high concern)
- Fruit Pectin
- Cultures
- Live Active Cultures
- S. Thermophilus
Label text, as published
Pasteurized Whole Milk ; Pasteurized Cream ; Organic Agave Nectar ; Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla ; Fruit Pectin ; Live Active Cultures Live Active Cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Delbrueckii Subsp. Bulgaricus, B. Lactis, L. Acidophilus, L. Delbrueckii Subsp. Lactis ; Milk and Dairy ( Pasteurized Cream, Pasteurized Whole Milk) ; Agave Nectar ; Fruit Pectin ; Cultures ; Live Active Cultures ; S. Thermophilus
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
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
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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