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Yoplait Greek 100 Protein Black Cherry Fat Free Yogurt: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Yoplait greek 100 protein black cherry fat free yogurt received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The base is high in protein and the yogurt cultures are a real plus, but the fruit blend and sweetener system make this more engineered than a simple kitchen recipe. It fits better as an occasional choice than an everyday staple, mainly because of the texture helpers, flavor system, and artificial sweeteners. Main considerations include modified corn starch, guar gum, and pectin texture system, sucralose and acesulfame potassium artificial sweeteners, and vague natural flavor and fruit blend. Simpler options: Choose plain nonfat Greek yogurt and add your own fresh or frozen black cherries; look for fruit-on-the-bottom or plain options with fewer texture gums and artificial sweeteners.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Modified corn starch, guar gum, and pectin texture system
- Sucralose and acesulfame potassium artificial sweeteners
- Vague natural flavor and fruit blend
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain nonfat Greek yogurt and add your own fresh or frozen black cherries
- Look for fruit-on-the-bottom or plain options with fewer texture gums and artificial sweeteners
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Yoplait Greek 100 Protein Black Cherry Fat Free Yogurt
- Brand
- Yoplait
- Category
- Dairy (source: Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes)
- GTIN / UPC
00070470435794- Serving size
- 150 g (1 container)
- 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
Greek 100 Protein Black Cherry Fat Free Yogurt
Yoplait
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified corn starch, guar gum, pectin, sucralose, and acesulfame potassium stand out as texture and sweetener helpers in this fruit blend.
Consider This
Natural flavor and potassium sorbate are vague or preservative-type inputs typical of factory-formulated fruit yogurts.
Good Substitutes
Plain nonfat Greek yogurt with fresh or frozen black cherries and a small drizzle of honey keeps the formula far simpler.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThe base is high in protein and the yogurt cultures are a real plus, but the fruit blend and sweetener system make this more engineered than a simple kitchen recipe. It fits better as an occasional choice than an everyday staple, mainly because of the texture helpers, flavor system, and artificial sweeteners.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified corn starch, guar gum, and pectin texture system
- Sucralose and acesulfame potassium artificial sweeteners
- Vague natural flavor and fruit blend
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Fruit Blend — Broad blend hides exact components.
- Fructose and Sugar — Refined added sweeteners.
- Modified corn starch — Texture-engineering starch.
- Pectin and Guar gum — Gelling and stabilizing gums.
- Natural Flavor — Vague flavor system.
- Potassium Sorbate — Preservative.
Highest concern ingredients
- Guar gum (6/10) — Stabilizing gum in a texture-heavy formula.
- Modified corn starch (6/10) — Texture-engineering starch.
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain nonfat Greek yogurt and add your own fresh or frozen black cherries.
- Look for fruit-on-the-bottom or plain options with fewer texture gums and artificial sweeteners.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat Milk, Fruit Blend(black cherries, tart cherries, water, fructose, sugar, modified corn starch, pectin, guar gum, tricalcium phosphate, citric acid, vitamin A acetate, malic acid, vitamin D3, sodium citrate). Contains 0.5 % or less of: Natural Flavor, Yogurt Cultures (L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus), Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Modified corn starchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Modified starches are texture-engineering inputs.
Additional note
Modified starch used for texture.
Family watchlist
Texture-engineering starch.
Guar gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gums are texture helpers often flagged by watchlist users.
Additional note
Gum used for thickening and stabilizing.
Family watchlist
Stabilizing gum additive.
Natural FlavorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor systems hide exact components.
Additional note
Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system.
Potassium SorbateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Preservatives are a common watchlist category.
Additional note
Preservative added to maintain freshness.
Family watchlist
Preservative additive.
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Acesulfame PotassiumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial sweeteners are a common watchlist category.
Additional note
Artificial sweetener.
SucraloseConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial sweeteners are a common watchlist category.
Additional note
Artificial sweetener.
Fruit BlendConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Blended fruit component hides exact ratios and added inputs.
Additional note
Broad fruit blend that includes several added inputs.
Family watchlist
Broad blend hides exact components.
FructoseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined sugar some users may want to track.
Additional note
Refined sugar added to fruit blend.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added refined sugar some users may want to track.
Additional note
Refined added sugar.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener.
PectinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional gelling agent used for texture.
Additional note
Gelling agent for texture.
Family watchlist
Texture-system additive.
Sodium citrateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernBufferAdditive
What this is
Buffer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional buffer used in formulated dairy-fruit blends.
Additional note
Buffering salt used to control acidity and texture.
Tricalcium phosphateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAnti-caking agentAdditive
What this is
Anti-caking agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional mineral additive used for flow and fortification.
Additional note
Anti-caking and mineral salt.
Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant used in fruit preparations.
Additional note
Acidulant for tartness and preservation.
Malic acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional acidulant used for flavor balance.
Additional note
Acidulant for tartness.
Vitamin A acetateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin fortification.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin fortification.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Pasteurized Grade A Nonfat MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
A normal dairy base with category-expected processing.
Additional note
Standard dairy base; pasteurization is expected.
Black cherriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole fruit.
Additional note
Recognizable fruit.
Tart cherriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole fruit.
Additional note
Recognizable fruit.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic carrier ingredient.
Additional note
Plain water.
Yogurt Cultures (L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernCultures
What this is
Cultures
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Standard yogurt cultures.
Additional note
Live cultures used in fermentation.
KarbCoach Food Integrity is a label-based ingredient analysis tool, 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-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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "fructose". 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "fructose". 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", "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", "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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn starch", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Family watchlist items (Fruit Blend)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (Fruit Blend)
This product has 1 additional signal 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: Family watchlist items (Fruit Blend)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 "corn". 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.
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, 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 Yoplait Greek 100 Protein Black Cherry Fat Free Yogurt highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?
Yoplait Greek 100 Protein Black Cherry Fat Free Yogurt shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Yoplait Greek 100 Protein Black Cherry Fat Free Yogurt: 7.01g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar, Fructose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein per serving (14g); Nonfat dairy base with live yogurt cultures; Very low saturated fat and sodium.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Added sugar and fructose in fruit blend; Artificial sweeteners (acesulfame K, sucralose); Multiple additives and preservatives (potassium sorbate, pectin, guar gum).
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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