Vanilla yogurt
Simply Nature Greek Vanilla Bean Flavored with Other Natural Flavors Grade A Whole Milk Yogurt
850 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 73
Simply Nature Greek Vanilla Bean Flavored with Other Natural Flavors Grade A Whole Milk Yogurt scores 73 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Greek Vanilla Bean Flavored with Other Natural Flavors Grade A Whole Milk Yogurt
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 7.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 8.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 27 = 73
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 106 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.8 g |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Added sugars | 7.1 g |
| Fiber | 1.8 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.667 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK
- ORGANIC NONFAT MILK
- VANILLA SYRUP (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, WATER, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, PECTIN NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, EXHAUSTED VANILLA BEANS)
- LIVE 23 cup (170g) AND ACTIVE CULTURES (S. THERMOPHILUS, L BULGARICUS, LACIDOPHILUS, B. LACTIS)
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, ORGANIC NONFAT MILK, VANILLA SYRUP (ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, WATER, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, PECTIN NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, EXHAUSTED VANILLA BEANS), LIVE 23 cup (170g) AND ACTIVE CULTURES (S. THERMOPHILUS, L BULGARICUS, LACIDOPHILUS, B. LACTIS). CONTAINS: MILK Calories 180 180 DIST. & SOLD % Daily Value* 6% 15%
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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