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Yoplait Light Key Lime Pie Fat Free Yogurt: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Yoplait light key lime pie fat free yogurt received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and high additive load. Nonfat milk and cultured dairy give this a reasonable base, but the label leans heavily on modified starch, sweetener systems, dyes, and flavor blends. It reads more like a formulated dessert-style yogurt than a simple food, so it fits better as an occasional choice than an everyday staple. Main considerations include artificial sweeteners and dyes stacked in one product, modified starch and vague flavor system signal heavy formulation, and gelatin and preservatives add watchlist items. Simpler options: Choose plain cultured nonfat yogurt and add fresh lime zest; look for yogurts sweetened lightly with honey or fruit instead of artificial sweeteners.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- High additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Artificial sweeteners and dyes stacked in one product
- Modified starch and vague flavor system signal heavy formulation
- Gelatin and preservatives add watchlist items
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain cultured nonfat yogurt and add fresh lime zest
- Look for yogurts sweetened lightly with honey or fruit instead of artificial sweeteners
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Yoplait Light Key Lime Pie Fat Free Yogurt
- Brand
- Yoplait
- Category
- Dairy (source: Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes)
- GTIN / UPC
00070470006659- Serving size
- 170 g (As Packaged)
- 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 Key Lime Pie Fat Free Yogurt
Yoplait
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Modified Food Starch, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, and Yellow #5 with Blue #1 stack artificial inputs into this yogurt.
Consider This
Natural and Artificial Flavor plus Potassium Sorbate suggests a formulated flavor and shelf-life system rather than a simple kitchen recipe.
Good Substitutes
Plain cultured nonfat yogurt with fresh lime zest and a little honey or maple syrup gives you the key-lime note without the additive stack.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityNonfat milk and cultured dairy give this a reasonable base, but the label leans heavily on modified starch, sweetener systems, dyes, and flavor blends. It reads more like a formulated dessert-style yogurt than a simple food, so it fits better as an occasional choice than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Artificial sweeteners and dyes stacked in one product
- Modified starch and vague flavor system signal heavy formulation
- Gelatin and preservatives add watchlist items
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified Food Starch — Texture-engineering starch
- Kosher Gelatin — Animal-derived ingredient
- Sucralose — Artificial sweetener
- Acesulfame Potassium — Artificial sweetener
- Potassium Sorbate — Shelf-life preservative
- Natural and Artificial Flavor — Vague flavor blend with artificial inputs
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural and Artificial Flavor (7/10) — Vague flavor system mixing natural and artificial inputs.
- Yellow #5 (7/10) — Artificial color additive.
- Blue #1 (7/10) — Artificial color additive.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain cultured nonfat yogurt and add fresh lime zest.
- Look for yogurts sweetened lightly with honey or fruit instead of artificial sweeteners.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Cultured Grade A Nonfat Milk, Water, Modified Food Starch. Contains 1% or less of: Allulose, Kosher Gelatin, Lime Juice Concentrate, Corn Starch, Citric Acid, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Yellow #5, 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
Undisclosed flavor blend hides specific components.
Additional note
Vague flavor system mixing natural and artificial inputs.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system with artificial inputs.
Yellow #5Concern 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 dye some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Artificial color additive.
Family watchlist
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 dye some users prefer to avoid.
Additional note
Artificial color additive.
Family watchlist
Artificial color.
Modified Food StarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Modified starches signal texture engineering in the formula.
Additional note
Chemically or physically modified starch used for texture.
Family watchlist
Texture-engineering starch; some users prefer to avoid.
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SucraloseConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernArtificial sweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Artificial 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 concernArtificial sweetenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Artificial sweetener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Second artificial sweetener adds to the sweetener system.
Additional note
Artificial high-intensity sweetener.
Family watchlist
Artificial 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 want flagged.
Additional note
Animal-derived gelling agent.
Potassium SorbateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Preservative
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Preservative added for shelf life.
Additional note
Preservative added to maintain freshness.
Family watchlist
Shelf-life preservative.
AlluloseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Isolated sweetener adds formulation complexity.
Additional note
Rare sugar used as a sweetener.
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
Functional additive used to keep powders flowing.
Additional note
Anti-caking agent and mineral salt.
Family watchlist
Anti-caking additive.
Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickener
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds mild formulation.
Additional note
Refined starch used for thickening.
Citric AcidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functions as a flavor and preservation helper.
Additional note
Acidulant used for tartness and preservation.
Lime Juice ConcentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring fruit
What this is
Flavoring fruit
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated juice is mildly processed.
Additional note
Concentrated fruit juice for flavor.
Cultured Grade A Nonfat MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy base
What this is
Dairy base
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Expected yogurt base with mild processing.
Additional note
Cultured nonfat dairy base; category-normal processing.
Vitamin A AcetateConcern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Fortification nutrient; low concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Vitamin D3Concern 1/10 — Very low concernVitamin
What this is
Vitamin
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Fortification nutrient; low concern.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No meaningful concern.
Additional note
Plain water used as a base.
Food Integrity reflects ingredient formulation and processing, 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 Key Lime Pie Fat Free Yogurt 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 Key Lime Pie Fat Free Yogurt shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Yoplait Light Key Lime Pie Fat Free Yogurt: 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; Low sodium for a packaged snack.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Artificial sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame K, allulose); Artificial colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1; Zero fiber and modified food starch.
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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