Cow milk yogurts
Simply Nature Yogurt Plain
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 83
Simply Nature Yogurt Plain scores 83 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- 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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Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's · 2 lb (907 g) Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Lowfat Plain Chobani · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain Simple Truth Organic Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
A2/A2 Organic 100% Grass-Fed Plain Yogurt Whole Milk Extra Cream Top Alexandre Family Farm Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Greek Plain Great Value · 907 g Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Yogurt Plain
Ingredients
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.1 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 17 = 83
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 65 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A ORGANIC MILK, PECTIN, VITAMIN D3. CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES: L BULGARICUS, S. THERMOPHILUS, L. ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, L.CASEI.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Simply Nature
Sources
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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
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