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Yasso Mint Chocolate Chip Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Yasso

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Yasso mint chocolate chip creamy greek yogurt sandwiches received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a dessert-style frozen sandwich built on nonfat milk, Greek yogurt, and milk protein concentrate, which gives it a reasonable dairy base. The extra sugars, palm oil, multiple gums, and stacked chocolate components push it toward a more engineered profile, so it reads better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple. Main considerations include palm oil and refined sugar inputs, multiple gums and stabilizers, and flavor and color systems. Simpler options: Choose plain Greek yogurt desserts with fewer gums and colors; look for shorter labels without palm oil or added color.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Palm oil and refined sugar inputs
  • Multiple gums and stabilizers
  • Flavor and color systems

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain Greek yogurt desserts with fewer gums and colors
  • Look for shorter labels without palm oil or added color

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Yasso Mint Chocolate Chip Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches
Brand
Yasso
Category
Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt)
GTIN / UPC
00850001974110
Serving size
220 g (4 Sandwiches)
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

Mint Chocolate Chip Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches

Yasso

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Palm oil, cane sugar, brown rice syrup, maltodextrin, and guar and locust bean gums show up across this frozen treat's list.

Consider This

Chocolate wafer, chocolate flavored flake, natural flavor, and gums look like factory-formulated structure and flavor systems rather than simple kitchen ingredients.

Good Substitutes

Try plain Greek yogurt with a little honey, fresh mint, and a few chopped dark chocolate pieces for a simpler homemade-style treat.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This is a dessert-style frozen sandwich built on nonfat milk, Greek yogurt, and milk protein concentrate, which gives it a reasonable dairy base. The extra sugars, palm oil, multiple gums, and stacked chocolate components push it toward a more engineered profile, so it reads better as an occasional treat than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Palm oil and refined sugar inputs
  • Multiple gums and stabilizers
  • Flavor and color systems

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Palm oil — Refined palm oil fat source
  • Guar gum — Texture gum
  • Locust bean gum — Texture gum
  • Natural flavor — Vague flavor system

Highest concern ingredients

  • Guar gum (6/10) — Texture gum used for stability.
  • Locust bean gum (6/10) — Texture gum used for stability.
  • Chocolate wafer (6/10) — Multi-part component with refined fractions and additives.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain Greek yogurt desserts with fewer gums and colors.
  • Look for shorter labels without palm oil or added color.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

NONFAT MILK, CHOCOLATE WAFER (WHEAT FLOUR*, CANE SUGAR*, CARAMEL COLOR*, PALM OIL*, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI*, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SOY FLOUR*, BROWN RICE SYRUP*, SOY LECITHIN*, SALT*, BAKING SODA*, NATURAL FLAVOR*), SUGAR, GREEK YOGURT (NONFAT MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONENTRATE, CULTURES), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CHOCOLATE FLAVORED FLAKE (POWDERED SUGAR [SUGAR*, COMSTARCH*], COCONUT OIL*, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI*, COCOA*, SOY LECITHIN*, NATURAL FLAVOR*), MALTODEXTRIN*, SPIRULINA EXTRACT FOR COLOR*, FRUIT JUICE FOR COLOR*, CREAM, GUAR GUM*, LOCUST BEAN GUM*, MINT EXTRACT*.

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

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Chocolate wafer (wheat flour, cane sugar, caramel color, palm oil, cocoa processed with alkali, soy flour, brown rice syrup, soy lecithin, salt, baking soda, natural flavor)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernComposite componentWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Composite component

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Contains several refined fractions, emulsifier, color, and flavor inputs.

    Additional note

    Multi-part wafer with refined flour, palm oil, colors, and flavors.

    Family watchlist

    Contains palm oil, caramel color, and natural flavor.

  2. Chocolate flavored flake (powdered sugar, coconut oil, cocoa processed with alkali, cocoa, soy lecithin, natural flavor)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavored componentWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Flavored component

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Flavor system combined with refined sugar and emulsifier.

    Additional note

    Flavored flake with refined sugar, coconut oil, emulsifier, and flavor.

    Family watchlist

    Contains natural flavor and soy lecithin.

  3. Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gum used to control texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Thickener and stabilizer used for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-stabilizing gum.

  4. Locust bean gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Gum used to build creamy texture.

    Additional note

    Thickener and stabilizer used for texture.

    Family watchlist

    Texture-stabilizing gum.

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  1. MaltodextrinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined carbohydrateWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Refined carbohydrate

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional bulking agent derived from refined starch.

    Additional note

    Refined starch-derived carbohydrate used as bulking agent.

    Family watchlist

    Refined carbohydrate additive.

  2. Milk protein concentrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein

    What this is

    Isolated protein

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Isolated protein fraction used to rebuild dairy texture.

    Additional note

    Concentrated isolated milk protein used for texture and protein.

  3. Spirulina extract for colorConcern 4/10 — Mild concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added for color rather than nutritional function.

    Additional note

    Plant-derived color used for visual appearance.

    Family watchlist

    Added color ingredient.

  4. SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener adds sugar load without structural benefit.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added for taste.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener.

  5. Fruit juice for colorConcern 3/10 — Mild concernColor additiveAdditive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Concentrated juice used as a color source.

    Additional note

    Juice used for color rather than flavor.

  6. Greek yogurt (nonfat milk, milk protein concentrate, cultures)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCultured dairy

    What this is

    Cultured dairy

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Mostly recognizable dairy with mild protein concentration.

    Additional note

    Cultured dairy with added milk protein concentrate.

  7. Mint extractConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring

    What this is

    Flavoring

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Simple flavoring extract with limited formulation concern.

    Additional note

    Flavoring extract for mint taste.

  8. CreamConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy fat source.

    Additional note

    Simple dairy ingredient.

  9. Nonfat milkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy base with minimal formulation.

    Additional note

    Simple dairy base ingredient.

This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient profile. It is not a medical safety rating. 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-outs

    Metabolic 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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic 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", "syrup", "cane". See ingredients for details.)

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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", "yogurt". 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", "yogurt". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

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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 Mint Chocolate Chip Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches 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 Mint Chocolate Chip Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches shows about 1.1g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Yasso Mint Chocolate Chip Creamy Greek Yogurt Sandwiches: 10g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Cane sugar, Brown rice syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains Greek yogurt and milk protein concentrate; Relatively low calorie for a sandwich treat; Lower total fat and calories than typical ice cream.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar from sugar, brown rice syrup, and powdered sugar; Refined wheat wafer with palm oil; Multiple additives: gums, maltodextrin, color, natural flavor.

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.

Other published analyses in Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts, 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.

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