Yogurts
Simply Nature Yogurt Plain
907 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 78
Simply Nature Yogurt Plain scores 78 out of 100 (Good) 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
- minus 2.5 points Pectin: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1.5 points Saturated fat 3 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Plain Yogurt Trader Joe's · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Organic Greek Plain Reduced Fat Yogurt Green Mountain Creamery Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Plain European Style yogurt Straus Family Creamery · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Whole Milk Greek Yogurt Plain Friendly Farms · 32 oz (907 g) Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No pectin Score 100 out of 100 , 22 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 3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 71 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars | 4.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 170 g
Ingredients
- Cultured (not recognized)
- pasteurized (not recognized)
- organic milk
- pectin
- vitamin D3 cultures
Label text, as published
Cultured, pasteurized, organic milk, pectin, vitamin D3 cultures
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
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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“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