Trader Joe's
Is Trader Joe's Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain healthy?
Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain
Longevity Score
95/100
Food Integrity Score
92/100
Exceptional Choice
Strong nutrition signals and clean ingredient quality make this a standout everyday option.
Quick answer
Exceptional Choice
Trader Joe's strained thick & creamy greek yogurt plain is rated exceptional choice overall, with a Longevity Score of 95 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 92 out of 100. Whole-food based with minimal processing. Strengths include good protein content, simple ingredients, and low sodium, while main considerations include moderate saturated fat and dairy.
Longevity Score 95/100Food Integrity Score 92/100
What helped the score?
- Good protein content
- Simple ingredients
- Low sodium
What held the score back?
- Moderate saturated fat
- Contains dairy
Ingredients
Ingredient list
PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, PASTEURIZED CREAM, LIVE AND ACTIVE CULTURES (STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS, LACTOBACILLUS BULGARICUS, LACTOBACILLUS ACIDOPHILUS, BIFIDUS, LACTOBACILLUS PARACASEI). CONTAINS MILK.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 170 g (0.75 cup (170 g))
- Calories1709% DV
- Protein15g30% DV
- Total Carbs7g3% DV
- Fiber0.6g2% DV
- Total Fat9g12% DV
- Saturated Fat6g30% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Trader Joe's Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain
- Brand
- Trader Joe's
- Category
- Dairy (source: Dairies)
- GTIN / UPC
00000000789004- 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
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (6.4g)
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (6g)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Higher protein (15g)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Helpful protein (15g)
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (7g)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (15g)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High protein (15g)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary 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.)
Minimally Processed Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (pasteurized skim milk, pasteurized cream)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (pasteurized skim milk, pasteurized cream)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (pasteurized skim milk, pasteurized cream)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (6g)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Dairy ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cream". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher saturated fat (6g)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Trader Joe's Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain 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.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Trader Joe's Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain shows about 0.6g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Trader Joe's Strained Thick & Creamy Greek Yogurt Plain: 0g added 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: Good protein content; Simple ingredients; Low sodium.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Moderate saturated fat; Contains dairy.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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.
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