Complete Yogurt Guide
Comprehensive analysis of 36556 yogurt products from 156 brands. Compare processing levels, probiotics, added sugars, and find the healthiest options for your diet.
36556
Products Analyzed
156
Brands
6.2
Avg Processing Score
5.6/10
Avg Nutrition Score
Yogurt by Processing Level
Processing Level: 1 out of 4 - Minimally Processed
Level 1
Minimally Processed1787
Plain yogurt with minimal ingredients. Just milk and live cultures.
Processing Level: 2 out of 4 - Processed
Level 2
Processed11912
Slightly processed with natural flavors or fruit additions.
Processing Level: 3 out of 4 - Highly Processed
Level 3
Highly Processed16113
Contains added sugars, thickeners, or multiple additives.
Processing Level: 4 out of 4 - Ultra-Processed
Level 4
Ultra-Processed6744
Highly processed with artificial flavors, colors, or many additives.
Healthiest Yogurt Options
Top-rated yogurt products with minimal processing and high nutrition scores
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