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Yoplait Light Cherry Gluten-Free Fat-Free Yogurt Cup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Yoplait light cherry gluten-free fat-free yogurt cup received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. Cultured nonfat milk and cherries are the recognizable core, but the list quickly fills with sweeteners, starches, colors, flavors, and preservatives doing behind-the-scenes work. This is better treated as an occasional treat than a daily staple, and the artificial colors and multiple sweetener systems are the main reasons for the low score. Main considerations include artificial colors red #40 and blue #1, multiple sweeteners including sucralose and acesulfame potassium, and vague natural and artificial flavor system. Simpler options: Choose plain unsweetened yogurt and add fresh cherries yourself; look for yogurts sweetened only with fruit or a single recognizable sweetener.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Artificial colors Red #40 and Blue #1
- Multiple sweeteners including sucralose and acesulfame potassium
- Vague natural and artificial flavor system
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain unsweetened yogurt and add fresh cherries yourself
- Look for yogurts sweetened only with fruit or a single recognizable sweetener
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Yoplait Light Cherry Gluten-Free Fat-Free Yogurt Cup
- Brand
- Yoplait
- Category
- Dairy (source: Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes)
- GTIN / UPC
00070470006536- Serving size
- 170 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
Light Cherry Gluten-Free Fat-Free Yogurt Cup
Yoplait
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Artificial colors Red #40 and Blue #1, plus sucralose and acesulfame potassium, make this a heavily formulated cup.
Consider This
Modified food starch, natural and artificial flavor, potassium sorbate, and gelatin are typical of factory-formulated yogurts rather than simple recipes.
Good Substitutes
Plain unsweetened yogurt with fresh cherries stirred in gives you the same flavor with a short, recognizable ingredient list.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityCultured nonfat milk and cherries are the recognizable core, but the list quickly fills with sweeteners, starches, colors, flavors, and preservatives doing behind-the-scenes work. This is better treated as an occasional treat than a daily staple, and the artificial colors and multiple sweetener systems are the main reasons for the low score.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Artificial colors Red #40 and Blue #1
- Multiple sweeteners including sucralose and acesulfame potassium
- Vague natural and artificial flavor system
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Red #40 — Artificial color
- Blue #1 — Artificial color
- Natural and Artificial Flavor — Vague flavor system
- Sucralose — Artificial sweetener
- Acesulfame Potassium — Artificial sweetener
- Kosher Gelatin — Animal-derived ingredient
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural and Artificial Flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system with artificial inputs
- Red #40 (7/10) — Synthetic artificial color
- Blue #1 (7/10) — Synthetic artificial color
Better choice tips
- Choose plain unsweetened yogurt and add fresh cherries yourself.
- Look for yogurts sweetened only with fruit or a single recognizable sweetener.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Cultured Grade A Nonfat Milk, Water, Cherries, Modified Food Starch. Contains 1% or less of: Allulose, Kosher Gelatin, Corn Starch, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sucralose, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Acesulfame Potassium, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Red #40, Blue #1, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Natural and Artificial FlavorConcern 7/10 — Higher concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Vague flavor blend that may include artificial flavor components.
Additional note
Vague flavor system including artificial components
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with artificial inputs
Red #40Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Artificial color
Blue #1Concern 7/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Artificial color
Modified Food StarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Modified starch is a texture-engineering input rather than a kitchen staple.
Additional note
Chemically modified starch for texture
Family watchlist
Modified starch used for texture
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SucraloseConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Artificial sweetener some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Artificial high-intensity sweetener
Family watchlist
Artificial sweetener
Acesulfame PotassiumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Second artificial sweetener adding to the sweetener system.
Additional note
Artificial sweetener
AlluloseConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernSweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Allulose is a produced sweetener adding to the sweetener system.
Additional note
Rare sugar used as sweetener
Family watchlist
Produced sugar-replacement sweetener
Kosher GelatinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernGelling agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Gelling agent
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Animal-derived ingredient some users may want to know about.
Additional note
Animal-derived gelling agent
Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain FreshnessConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Preservative added for shelf-life rather than home-kitchen need.
Additional note
Preservative for shelf life
Tricalcium PhosphateConcern 4/10 — Mild concernAnti-caking agentWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Anti-caking agent
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Anti-caking agent that functions as a formulation helper.
Additional note
Anti-caking and calcium source
Family watchlist
Anti-caking formulation helper
Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickener
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds to the thickened, processed texture.
Additional note
Refined starch thickener
Malic AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Acidulant used to tune flavor rather than as a recipe staple.
Additional note
Acidulant for tartness
Citric AcidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant with mild formulation role.
Additional note
Common acidulant
Vitamin A AcetateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Fortification vitamin with low formulation concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification
Vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Fortification vitamin with low formulation concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification
Cultured Grade A Nonfat MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable base ingredient with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Recognizable dairy base, lightly processed
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Plain water with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple diluent
CherriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable fruit ingredient.
Additional note
Fruit component
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-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)
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)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "gelatin". 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 "gelatin", "milk". 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 "gelatin", "milk". 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". 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: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "corn starch". 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 "corn". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal 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.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, 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 Yoplait Light Cherry Gluten-Free Fat-Free Yogurt Cup 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?
Yoplait Light Cherry Gluten-Free Fat-Free Yogurt Cup shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Yoplait Light Cherry Gluten-Free Fat-Free Yogurt Cup: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sucralose, acesulfame potassium. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Cultured nonfat milk provides protein and calcium; Low calorie and zero saturated fat per serving; Gluten-free, low-fat, and modest sodium.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K) and allulose present; Artificial colors Red #40 and Blue #1 added; Modified food starch and multiple additives indicate processing.
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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