Complete Yogurt Guide
Comprehensive analysis of 200 yogurt products from 74 brands. Compare processing levels, probiotics, added sugars, and find the healthiest options for your diet.
200
Products Analyzed
74
Brands
4.3
Avg Processing Score
5.9/10
Avg Nutrition Score
Yogurt by Processing Level
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally Processed15
Plain yogurt with minimal ingredients. Just milk and live cultures.
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
Processed138
Slightly processed with natural flavors or fruit additions.
Processing Level: 3 out of 4 - Highly Processed
Level 3
Highly Processed47
Contains added sugars, thickeners, or multiple additives.
Processing Level: 4 out of 4 - Ultra-Processed
Level 4
Ultra-Processed0
Highly processed with artificial flavors, colors, or many additives.
Healthiest Yogurt Options
Top-rated yogurt products with minimal processing and high nutrition scores
Fig & Honey Parfait
Whole Foods Market
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:4.0
Nutrition:8.5/10
Strawberry Flavor Triple Zero Blended Greek Nonfat Yogurt, Strawberry
Oikos
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:4.5
Nutrition:8.5/10
Greek Nonfat Yogurt
Essential Everyday
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:1.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Plain
Old Home
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:1.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Plain Greek Strained Nonfat Yogurt, Plain
Hy-vee
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:1.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt, Plain
Full Circle Market
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:2.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Plain Organic Greek Nonfat Yogurt, Plain
Meijer
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:2.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Greek Yogurt
Olympiana
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally ProcessedProcessing:2.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Greek Nonfat Yogurt Plain
Giant Eagle
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:3.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Mixed Berry Parfait
Whole Foods Market
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:5.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Apple Cinnamon Parfait
Whole Foods Market
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:5.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
Kefir Cup Strained Cultured Lowfat Milk with Ancient Grains, Ancient Grains
Lifeway
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
ProcessedProcessing:5.0
Nutrition:8.0/10
How to Choose Healthy Yogurt
✓What to Look For
- •Short ingredient list: Best yogurt has just two ingredients - milk and live active cultures
- •Live and active cultures: Check for "live and active cultures" label and specific probiotic strains like Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bifidobacterium
- •Low processing score: Look for yogurt with processing scores under 3.0 (plain yogurt typically scores 1.0-2.0)
- •High protein content: Greek yogurt typically has 15-20g protein per serving (vs 5-10g in regular yogurt) to keep you full longer
- •Plain varieties: Choose plain yogurt and add fresh fruit yourself for natural sweetness without added sugars
✗Red Flags to Avoid
- •Excessive added sugars: Flavored yogurt often contains 10-20g of added sugar per serving (not including natural milk sugar lactose)
- •Artificial flavors: Indicates higher processing level and unnecessary additives
- •Modified food starch: Used as thickener in heavily processed yogurt
- •Excessive thickeners: Multiple thickeners like pectin, gelatin, carrageenan suggest higher processing