Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including natural flavoring.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00017077105323
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size240 g
Amount per serving
Calories
340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 48g
17%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 48g
Protein 26g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
21 listed · 5 flagged for reviewPASTEURIZED LOWFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK, CANE SUGAR, PECTIN, NATURAL CHERRY FLAVOR, NATURAL FLAVORS, RED BEET JUICE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES. 12 LIVE & ACTIVE PROBIOTIC CULTURES: B. BREVE, B. LACTIS, B. LONGUM, L. ACIDOPHILUS, L. CASEI, L. CREMORIS, L. LACTIS, L. PLANTARUM, L. REUTERI, L. RHAMNOSUS, S. DIACETYLACTIS, S. FLORENTINUS. CONTAINS: MILK.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Lifeway Kefir Lowfat Cherry scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Stabilizers & Gums (Pectin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Yogurt, this product is more processed than about 38% of the 7,195 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Lifeway Kefir Lowfat Cherry's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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