0.0
Most Processed Yogurt Brands
Plain yogurt is one of the least processed dairy products — just milk cultured with beneficial bacteria. The jump to ultra-processed happens with flavored varieties that add modified corn starch, artificial sweeteners, colorings, and thickeners like carrageenan. Our data shows plain yogurt averages Level 1-2, while flavored varieties average Level 3-4.
Yogurt at a Glance
Total Products
36,556
in our database
Brands Analyzed
596
unique brands
Avg Processing Score
6.3
High processing
Processing Distribution
Minimal5%
Processed33%
Highly44%
Ultra18%
15 Most Processed Yogurt Brands
Brands ranked by highest average processing score across all their products in this category.
| Rank | Brand | Products | Scores | Ultra | Minimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yocrunch | 287 | 17.1 5.2 | 279 | 0 |
| 2 | Hersheys | 6 | 16.6 6.0 | 6 | 0 |
| 3 | Freshness guaranteed | 5 | 14.8 2.9 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | Marketside | 11 | 13.7 4.3 | 11 | 0 |
| 5 | Yogu time | 5 | 13.5 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
| 6 | Light +fit | 6 | 13.1 3.5 | 6 | 0 |
| 7 | Light & fit | 420 | 12.3 6.5 | 350 | 9 |
| 8 | Renaissance food group | 36 | 12.2 5.7 | 35 | 0 |
| 9 | Freshline | 8 | 12.1 6.0 | 8 | 0 |
| 10 | Light + fit | 57 | 12.0 6.1 | 47 | 0 |
| 11 | Lakeview farms | 17 | 12.0 5.1 | 17 | 0 |
| 12 | Welchs | 6 | 11.9 | 6 | 0 |
| 13 | El mexicano | 84 | 11.9 3.8 | 84 | 0 |
| 14 | Nuestro | 8 | 11.9 5.8 | 6 | 0 |
| 15 | Bayview farms | 25 | 11.7 6.0 | 25 | 0 |
Closest Look: Top 5 Most Processed
17.1
Ultra
Processing
5.2
Good
Nutrition
16.6
Ultra
Processing
6.0
Good
Nutrition
5 yogurt products
Ultra-processed: 3 (60%)
Minimal: 0 (0%)
14.8
Ultra
Processing
2.9
Poor
Nutrition
11 yogurt products
Ultra-processed: 11 (100%)
Minimal: 0 (0%)
13.7
Ultra
Processing
4.3
Fair
Nutrition
13.5
Ultra
Processing
5.0
Good
Nutrition
Least Processed Yogurt Products
Individual products with the lowest processing scores.
PEACH GELATIN & YOGURT, PEACH
Daafy1 ingredient
1.0
6.0
PLAIN GREEK NONFAT YOGURT, PLAIN
Our family1 ingredient
1.0
7.0
PLAIN GREEK STRAINED NONFAT YOGURT, PLAIN
Hy-vee1 ingredient
1.0
8.0
PLAIN GREEK NONFAT YOGURT, PLAIN
Stater bros.1 ingredient
1.0
7.0
PLAIN GREEK NONFAT YOGURT, PLAIN
La yogurt1 ingredient
1.0
7.0
PLAIN GREEK NONFAT YOGURT, PLAIN
Food club1 ingredient
1.0
7.0
PLAIN GREEK NONFAT YOGURT, PLAIN
Dannon1 ingredient
1.0
7.0
NONFAT GREEK YOGURT, PLAIN
Old home1 ingredient
1.0
8.0
GREEK NONFAT YOGURT
Essential everyday1 ingredient
1.0
8.0
PLAIN GREEK NONFAT YOGURT, PLAIN
Good & gather1 ingredient
1.0
8.0
Most Processed Yogurt Products
Individual products with the highest processing scores.
LEMON LIME, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY SUGAR FREE PARFAITS, LEMON LIME, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY
Smart way66 ingredients
43.5
5.0
LEMON LIME, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY SUGAR FREE PARFAITS, LEMON LIME, ORANGE, STRAWBERRY
Smart way66 ingredients
43.5
5.0
STRAWBERRY CAKE N' CUP (CAKE PARFAIT), STRAWBERRY
Unknown Brand73 ingredients
37.8
0.0
STRAWBERRY CAKE N' CUP (CAKE PARFAIT), STRAWBERRY
Unknown Brand73 ingredients
37.8
0.0
OREO M&M'S VANILLA LOWFAT YOGURT
Yocrunch57 ingredients
37.4
5.0
VANILLA LOWFAT YOGURT
Yocrunch57 ingredients
37.4
5.0
VANILLA LOWFAT YOGURT
Yocrunch57 ingredients
37.4
5.0
VANILLA LOWFAT YOGURT
Yocrunch57 ingredients
37.4
5.0
VANILLA LOWFAT YOGURT
Yocrunch57 ingredients
37.4
5.0
OREO M&M'S VANILLA LOWFAT YOGURT
Yocrunch57 ingredients
37.4
5.0
What to Look for on the Label
- 1Plain yogurt should list only milk and live cultures — nothing else
- 2Avoid yogurts with modified food starch, carrageenan, or artificial sweeteners
- 3"Fruit on the bottom" yogurts often contain more sugar and additives than adding real fruit yourself
- 4Greek yogurt is strained (a simple physical process), not chemically processed
Least Processed Yogurt Brands
For comparison — brands with the lowest average processing scores.
| Rank | Brand | Products | Scores | Ultra | Minimal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Members mark | 5 | 1.0 8.0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2 | Velvet-view farmstead | 6 | 1.0 4.5 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | Bandi foods | 16 | 1.5 5.0 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Yobul! | 21 | 1.7 4.8 | 0 | 21 |
| 5 | Biolife | 5 | 2.0 5.0 | 0 | 5 |
| 6 | Olympiana | 5 | 2.0 8.0 | 0 | 5 |
| 7 | Fresh made | 51 | 2.3 5.5 | 0 | 41 |
| 8 | Seven stars farm | 9 | 2.3 5.6 | 0 | 5 |
| 9 | Norr organic | 19 | 2.4 6.2 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | Lancaster local small farms | 24 | 2.4 5.1 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 | Wunder creamery | 5 | 2.4 4.8 | 0 | 3 |
| 12 | Avenue | 7 | 2.5 6.6 | 0 | 4 |
| 13 | Stani dairy | 9 | 2.6 5.6 | 0 | 6 |
| 14 | Oomda | 23 | 2.6 6.2 | 0 | 10 |
| 15 | Byblos | 5 | 2.6 4.2 | 0 | 3 |
How We Score Products
Every product is evaluated using two independent scores. The Processing Score (lower is better) measures the degree of industrial processing based on ingredient analysis, including the presence of artificial additives, preservatives, and highly modified ingredients. The Nutrition Score (higher is better) rates overall nutritional quality, rewarding protein and fiber while penalizing excess sodium, added sugars, and saturated fat.
Products are assigned to one of four processing levels: Minimal (score ≤ 2.5), Processed (2.6 – 5.0), Highly Processed (5.1 – 8.0), and Ultra-Processed (above 8.0). Brand averages are calculated across all products in the category to produce the rankings shown here.
Based on analysis of 1.98 million products in the USDA FoodData Central database. For a deeper look at the methodology, see our Processing Score guide and Two-Score System explanation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do some yogurt brands score so high?
Yogurts with mix-in toppings, candy pieces, or cookie crumbles add significant processing. Some yogurt "desserts" contain more additives than ice cream.
Are yogurt drinks ultra-processed?
Many yogurt drinks (like drinkable yogurt smoothies) add sugar, stabilizers, and artificial flavors, pushing them to Level 3-4 despite the yogurt base.
Is frozen yogurt as processed as ice cream?
Frozen yogurt typically scores similarly to ice cream due to added sugars, emulsifiers, and stabilizers needed to maintain texture when frozen.
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Disclaimer: All tools and data visualizations are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended as health, medical, or dietary advice. Product formulations change frequently — always check the actual label for current ingredients and nutrition facts before making purchasing decisions. Consult healthcare professionals for personalized dietary guidance.