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Yoplait Original Cherry Orchard Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Cup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Yoplait original cherry orchard gluten-free low-fat yogurt cup received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is a simple yogurt base dressed up with several texture and color helpers, so it lands in the middle of the integrity range rather than at the top. Modified food starch, gelatin, and natural flavor are the main things doing behind-the-scenes work, and the vague flavor entry adds some label opacity. It's a reasonable occasional treat, and a plain yogurt with fresh fruit is the cleaner everyday option. Main considerations include modified food starch texture engineering, animal-derived gelatin, and vague natural flavor. Simpler options: Choose plain yogurt and add fresh or frozen fruit yourself; look for yogurt with fewer thickeners and no added flavor systems.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Modified food starch texture engineering
- Animal-derived gelatin
- Vague natural flavor
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain yogurt and add fresh or frozen fruit yourself
- Look for yogurt with fewer thickeners and no added flavor systems
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Yoplait Original Cherry Orchard Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Cup
- Brand
- Yoplait
- Category
- Dairy (source: Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes)
- GTIN / UPC
00070470003030- 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
Original Cherry Orchard Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Cup
Yoplait
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified Food Starch and Natural Flavor add formulation help beyond the milk, sugar, and cherries you'd expect.
Consider This
Gelatin, pectin, and corn starch are texture helpers, and beet juice concentrate is there for color, so this reads more engineered than homemade.
Good Substitutes
Plain yogurt with a spoonful of real cherries and a drizzle of honey gives you the fruit flavor without the thickening system.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a simple yogurt base dressed up with several texture and color helpers, so it lands in the middle of the integrity range rather than at the top. Modified food starch, gelatin, and natural flavor are the main things doing behind-the-scenes work, and the vague flavor entry adds some label opacity. It's a reasonable occasional treat, and a plain yogurt with fresh fruit is the cleaner everyday option.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified food starch texture engineering
- Animal-derived gelatin
- Vague natural flavor
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Kosher Gelatin — Animal-derived gelling agent
- Modified Food Starch — Chemically altered starch for texture
- Natural Flavor — Broad, undisclosed flavor source
Highest concern ingredients
- Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor category with undisclosed sources.
- Modified Food Starch (6/10) — Chemically altered starch used for texture.
- Kosher Gelatin (5/10) — Animal-derived gelling agent.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain yogurt and add fresh or frozen fruit yourself.
- Look for yogurt with fewer thickeners and no added flavor systems.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Cultured Grade A Low Fat Milk, Sugar, Cherries, Modified Food Starch, Water. Contains 1% or less of: Kosher Gelatin, Corn Starch, Beet Juice Concentrate (for color), Pectin, Natural Flavor, 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.
Modified Food StarchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Modified starch signals texture engineering rather than simple kitchen cooking.
Additional note
Chemically altered starch used for texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch texture helper.
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
Natural flavor is a broad label term that hides the specific flavor sources.
Additional note
Broad flavor category; exact source undisclosed.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor category.
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 gelatin may matter to some users' dietary preferences.
Additional note
Animal-derived gelling agent; source-sensitive.
Family watchlist
Animal-derived gelling agent.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined sugar is a common sweetener worth noting in dessert-style yogurt.
Additional note
Refined sweetener adds sugar load.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
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Beet Juice Concentrate (for color)Concern 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 flavor, a common formulation choice.
Additional note
Concentrated juice used mainly for color.
Family watchlist
Used primarily for color.
PectinConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Pectin is a common thickener used for texture.
Additional note
Fruit-derived gelling and thickening agent.
Family watchlist
Texture-setting additive.
Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds thickening without much nutritional role.
Additional note
Refined starch used for thickening.
Vitamin A AcetateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificantAdditive
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin, a fortification choice rather than a flavor or texture helper.
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, a fortification choice rather than a flavor or texture helper.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Cultured Grade A Low Fat MilkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy base that fits the yogurt category.
Additional note
Dairy base with cultures; simple recognizable food.
CherriesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Real fruit adds the main flavor.
Additional note
Recognizable fruit ingredient.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Plain water used as a base.
Additional note
Basic base ingredient.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. 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 ingredients (Mentions "sugar". 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". 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". 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". See ingredients for details.)
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", "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 (Kosher Gelatin)
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 (Kosher Gelatin)
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 (Kosher Gelatin)
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.
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 Original Cherry Orchard Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Cup highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly 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 Original Cherry Orchard Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Cup shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Yoplait Original Cherry Orchard Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Cup: 19.01g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include added sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Cultured low-fat milk base provides protein; Low sodium and saturated fat per serving; Simple ingredient list with few components.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sugar is the second ingredient; high per serving; Modified food starch and natural flavor add processing; Negligible fiber; no whole fruit beyond cherry 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 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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