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Is Trader Joe's Plain Yogurt healthy?

Plain Yogurt

Dairy · Updated 2026-10-18

Longevity Score

95/100

Food Integrity Score

95/100

Exceptional Choice

Strong nutrition signals and clean ingredient quality make this a standout everyday option.

Quick answer

Exceptional Choice

Trader Joe's plain yogurt is rated exceptional choice overall, with a Longevity Score of 95 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 95 out of 100. Simple ingredients with live cultures; low sodium. Strengths include organic ingredients, live cultures, and moderate protein content, while main considerations include sugar and some saturated fat.

Longevity Score 95/100Food Integrity Score 95/100

What helped the score?

  • Organic ingredients
  • Contains live cultures
  • Moderate protein content

What held the score back?

  • Contains sugar
  • Some saturated fat

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ORGANIC PASTEURIZED MILK (ORGANIC NONFAT MILK, ORGANIC CREAM), ORGANIC SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK, LIVE ACTIVE CULTURES (LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, L. BULGARICUS, STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS BIFIDOBACTERIUM LACTIS).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 170 g (0.75 cup (170 g))

  • Calories1206% DV
  • Protein7g14% DV
  • Total Carbs11g4% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat5g6% DV
  • Saturated Fat3.5g18% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Trader Joe's Plain Yogurt
Category
Dairy (source: Dairies)
GTIN / UPC
00000000905886
Serving size
170 g (0.75 cup (170 g))
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Low fiber (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Moderate calories (120 kcal)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (120 kcal)

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (7g)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream". See ingredients for details.)

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Common questions about this product

Is Trader Joe's Plain Yogurt highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Trader Joe's Plain Yogurt shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Trader Joe's Plain Yogurt: 7g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic ingredients; Contains live cultures; Moderate protein content.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Contains sugar; Some saturated fat.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same dairy differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Dairy, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

Sources, citations & safety

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