Low-fat yogurts
Friendly Farms Plain Light
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 78
Friendly Farms Plain Light 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 Modified starch: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1.5 points 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: modified starch and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better yogurt
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Lite & Sensible Plain Probiotic Yogurt La Yogurt · 907 g Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Plain Nonfat Yogurt Nancy's · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Low Fat Plain Yogurt Seven Stars Farm · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Chobani · 1.13 kg Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Greek plain Great Value · 5.3 oz Not ultra-processed · No modified starch 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
Plain Light
Ingredients
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 41 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.5 g |
| Sugars | 5.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
- CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A NONFAT tion Facts MILK
- NONFAT MILK SOLIDS
- MODIFIED CORNSTARCH
- nings per container 2/3 cup (170g) es 70 KOSHER GELATIN
Label text, as published
CULTURED PASTEURIZED GRADE A NONFAT tion Facts MILK, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, nings per container 2/3 cup (170g) es 70 KOSHER GELATIN. CONTAINS: MILK. CONTAINS LIVE AND ACTIVE YOGURT CULTURES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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