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Yasso Coffee Greek Yogurt Coated In A Dark Chocolatey Quinoa Crunch Poppables: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Yasso coffee greek yogurt coated in a dark chocolatey quinoa crunch poppables received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads less like a snack and more like a formulated confection, with real yogurt and chocolate buried under refined fractions, gums, and flavor systems. It's a fine occasional treat, but it's not something to reach for every day if you prefer simpler labels. Main considerations include soybean oil and soy lecithin formulation inputs, gums (locust bean and guar) for texture, and vague natural flavor and bundled coating blend. Simpler options: Choose plain Greek yogurt paired with a small amount of real dark chocolate; look for coatings with fewer gums, emulsifiers, and bundled flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Soybean oil and soy lecithin formulation inputs
- Gums (locust bean and guar) for texture
- Vague natural flavor and bundled coating blend
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain Greek yogurt paired with a small amount of real dark chocolate
- Look for coatings with fewer gums, emulsifiers, and bundled flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Yasso Coffee Greek Yogurt Coated In A Dark Chocolatey Quinoa Crunch Poppables
- Brand
- Yasso
- Category
- Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
- GTIN / UPC
00850001974257- Serving size
- 126 g (6 Poppables)
- 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
Food Integrity results
Coffee Greek Yogurt Coated In A Dark Chocolatey Quinoa Crunch Poppables
Yasso
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Soybean oil, soy lecithin, locust bean gum, and guar gum show up in this coating-and-yogurt snack, signaling formulation helpers.
Consider This
Maltodextrin, milk protein concentrate, coconut oil, and natural flavor give this a rebuilt, engineered feel beyond simple yogurt and chocolate.
Good Substitutes
Plain Greek yogurt with a few squares of dark chocolate and a sprinkle of crushed quinoa or cacao nibs.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis reads less like a snack and more like a formulated confection, with real yogurt and chocolate buried under refined fractions, gums, and flavor systems. It's a fine occasional treat, but it's not something to reach for every day if you prefer simpler labels.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Soybean oil and soy lecithin formulation inputs
- Gums (locust bean and guar) for texture
- Vague natural flavor and bundled coating blend
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Soybean oil — Refined seed oil used as a formulation fat.
- Natural flavor — Undisclosed flavor system.
- Locust bean gum — Gum used for texture and stability.
- Guar gum — Gum used for texture and stability.
- Soy lecithin — Emulsifier for texture and blending.
Highest concern ingredients
- Soybean oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil used as a formulation fat.
- Locust bean gum (6/10) — Gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.
- Guar gum (6/10) — Gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain Greek yogurt paired with a small amount of real dark chocolate.
- Look for coatings with fewer gums, emulsifiers, and bundled flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
NONFAT MILK, DARK CHOCOLATEY COATING (COCONUT OIL, SUGAR, COCOA POWDER PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, SOYBEAN OIL, SOY LECITHIN, VANILLA EXTRACT), SUGAR, GREEK YOGURT (NONFAT MILK, CULTURES), CREAM, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MALTODEXTRIN, CRISPED QUINOA, COFFEE EXTRACT, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soybean oilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil is a common watchlist item for many users.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil used in the coating.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil used as a formulation fat.
Locust bean gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gum functions as a texture and stability helper.
Additional note
Gum used as a thickener and stabilizer for texture.
Family watchlist
Gum used for thickening and stabilizing texture.
Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gum functions as a texture and stability helper.
Additional note
Gum used as a thickener and stabilizer for texture.
Family watchlist
Gum used for thickening and stabilizing texture.
Natural flavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Undisclosed flavor system hides specific inputs.
Additional note
Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.
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Dark chocolatey coatingConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Bundled coating blend makes the full formulation harder to read.
Additional note
Broad coating blend with several formulation inputs listed inside.
Family watchlist
Bundled blend hides several formulation inputs.
Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifier acts as a formulation helper for texture.
Additional note
Emulsifier used to keep the coating smooth and blended.
Family watchlist
Emulsifier added for texture and blending.
Milk protein concentrateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated protein fraction adds formulation rather than simple dairy.
Additional note
Concentrated isolated milk protein added to build body.
MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined carbohydrateWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Refined carbohydrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch fraction adds bulk and mouthfeel.
Additional note
Refined starch-derived carbohydrate used for bulk and texture.
Family watchlist
Refined starch used for bulk and texture.
Coconut oilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Added fat that shapes coating texture rather than forming the base.
Additional note
Added fat used in the coating for texture and mouthfeel.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sweetener appears twice in the formula.
Additional note
Refined sweetener appearing in both the coating and the main product.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener appears more than once.
Cocoa powder processed with alkaliConcern 2/10 — Very low concernCocoa ingredient
What this is
Cocoa ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Alkali processing is mild and common for cocoa.
Additional note
Alkali processing is a mild, expected cocoa refinement.
Vanilla extractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Extract-based flavoring with limited formulation concern.
Additional note
Flavoring extract with modest processing.
Crisped quinoaConcern 2/10 — Very low concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Recognizable grain with mild crisping process.
Additional note
Quinoa crisped for crunch with mild processing.
Coffee extractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated coffee flavor with limited formulation concern.
Additional note
Concentrated coffee flavor with mild processing.
Nonfat milkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy base with little formulation.
Additional note
Simple dairy base with minimal processing.
Chocolate liquorConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional chocolate base with minimal formulation.
Additional note
Basic cocoa-derived ingredient with little processing.
Greek yogurt (nonfat milk, cultures)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernCultured dairy
What this is
Cultured dairy
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple cultured dairy base with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Strained yogurt made from milk and live cultures.
CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional dairy ingredient with little formulation.
Additional note
Dairy fat ingredient with minimal processing.
KarbCoach Food Integrity is a formulation-based ingredient analysis, not a medical safety rating. Scores reflect ingredient list patterns only. 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.
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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "quinoa". See ingredients for details.)
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", "yogurt". 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", "yogurt". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar", "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
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: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "soy", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the 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 Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Yasso Coffee Greek Yogurt Coated In A Dark Chocolatey Quinoa Crunch Poppables highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. 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?
Yasso Coffee Greek Yogurt Coated In A Dark Chocolatey Quinoa Crunch Poppables shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Yasso Coffee Greek Yogurt Coated In A Dark Chocolatey Quinoa Crunch Poppables: 5g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real Greek yogurt and milk protein concentrate base; Crisped quinoa adds a whole-grain element; Low calorie per 6-piece serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar and chocolate coating add added sugar; Soybean oil and coconut oil in coating; Gums, maltodextrin, and natural flavor added.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same ice cream & frozen desserts 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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