Vanilla yogurt
Friendly Farms Vanilla Greek Lowfat Yogurt
907.18474 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 74
Friendly Farms Vanilla Greek Lowfat Yogurt scores 74 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 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: industrial protein, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Milk protein concentrate / isolate: An ingredient 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 Yogurt Lowfat Plain Chobani · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Greek Lowfat Yogurt Plain Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Plain Aussie Greek Lowfat Yogurt Wallaby Organic · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Nonfat Greek Yogurt Friendly Farms · 850 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher -
Greek Yogurt Nonfat Plain Chobani · 1.13 kg Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 26 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Vanilla Greek Lowfat Yogurt
Ingredients
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Protein 8.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 26.5 = 73.5 → 74
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 53 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup (170 g)
Ingredients
- cultured pasteurized nonfat milk
- milk protein concentrate pasteurized cream
- native corn starch vegetable juice concentrate (color) natural flavor
- pectin
- fruit and steviol glycosides
- sea salt
- 5% 3% live active cultures: s
- thermophilus l (not recognized)
- bulgaricus (not recognized)
- bifidobacterium
- l (not recognized)
- acidophilus (not recognized)
- l (not recognized)
- paracasei (not recognized)
Label text, as published
cultured pasteurized nonfat milk, milk protein concentrate pasteurized cream, native corn starch vegetable juice concentrate (color) natural flavor, pectin, fruit and steviol glycosides, sea salt, 5% 3% live active cultures: s, thermophilus l, bulgaricus, bifidobacterium, l, acidophilus, l, paracasei contains: milk
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Friendly Farms
Sources
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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“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