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Yoplait Original Red Raspberry Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Yoplait

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Yoplait original red raspberry smooth style low fat yogurt received a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. This is a fairly standard flavored low-fat yogurt where cultured milk does the heavy lifting, but the stabilizing starch, preservative, and vague flavor system add a formulated feel. It is reasonable as an occasional choice, while plain yogurt with fruit you add yourself would reflect a simpler ingredient profile. Main considerations include modified food starch texture helper, vague natural flavor system, and preservative and color additives. Simpler options: Choose plain yogurt and add your own fruit; look for yogurt with fewer stabilizers and named flavorings.

Food Integrity Score 68/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Moderately processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • Modified food starch texture helper
  • Vague natural flavor system
  • Preservative and color additives

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose plain yogurt and add your own fruit
  • Look for yogurt with fewer stabilizers and named flavorings

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Yoplait Original Red Raspberry Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt
Brand
Yoplait
Category
Dairy (source: Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes)
GTIN / UPC
00070470996158
Serving size
113 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 Red Raspberry Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt

Yoplait

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

Modified Food Starch and Potassium Sorbate stand out as the most formulation-heavy entries on this label.

Consider This

Modified food starch, natural flavor, and vegetable juice color are typical of factory-formulated, texture- and color-engineered yogurts.

Good Substitutes

Plain cultured milk yogurt with a little fruit and honey, or a plain Greek-style yogurt you sweeten yourself.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a fairly standard flavored low-fat yogurt where cultured milk does the heavy lifting, but the stabilizing starch, preservative, and vague flavor system add a formulated feel. It is reasonable as an occasional choice, while plain yogurt with fruit you add yourself would reflect a simpler ingredient profile.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Modified food starch texture helper
  • Vague natural flavor system
  • Preservative and color additives

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Modified Food Starch — Chemically modified texture helper
  • Natural Flavor — Undisclosed flavor components
  • Potassium Sorbate — Added preservative
  • Vegetable Juice (for color) — Color-added ingredient
  • Sugar — Refined added sweetener

Highest concern ingredients

  • Modified Food Starch (7/10) — Texture-engineering starch in a yogurt base.
  • Natural Flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components.
  • Potassium Sorbate (6/10) — Preservative used for shelf life.

Better choice tips

  • Choose plain yogurt and add your own fruit.
  • Look for yogurt with fewer stabilizers and named flavorings.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Cultured Grade A Low Fat Milk, Sugar, Modified Food Starch. Contains 1% or less of: Corn Starch, Vegetable Juice (for color), Natural Flavor, Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, 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.

  1. Modified Food StarchConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Texture-engineering starch signals formulation beyond basic yogurt.

    Additional note

    Chemically modified starch used for texture and stability.

    Family watchlist

    Modified starch texture helper

  2. 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

    Vague flavor system hides the specific components used.

    Additional note

    Broad flavor system with undisclosed components.

    Family watchlist

    Vague flavor system

  3. Potassium SorbateConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernPreservativeWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Preservative

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Preservative indicates shelf-life engineering in the formula.

    Additional note

    Preservative added to maintain freshness.

    Family watchlist

    Added preservative

  4. Vegetable Juice (for color)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Color-driven ingredient in a formulated product; source is broad.

    Additional note

    Used primarily for color, source and identity not specified.

    Family watchlist

    Color-added ingredient

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  1. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Added refined sweetener is a common watchlist item for many users.

    Additional note

    Added sweetener contributes most of the sugar content.

    Family watchlist

    Refined added sweetener

  2. Corn StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive

    What this is

    Thickener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined starch adds mild processing and texture support.

    Additional note

    Refined starch, likely used as a thickening or stabilizing helper.

  3. Vitamin A AcetateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificant

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Nutrient fortification, low formulation concern on its own.

    Additional note

    Added fortification nutrient.

  4. Vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVitamin fortificant

    What this is

    Vitamin fortificant

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Why it matters

    Nutrient fortification, low formulation concern on its own.

    Additional note

    Added fortification nutrient.

  5. Cultured Grade A Low Fat MilkConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Core yogurt ingredient with category-normal fermentation.

    Additional note

    Cultured dairy base; expected processing for yogurt.

This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient formulation and label clarity only. It is not a medical safety rating or nutrition recommendation. 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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". 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 on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

    See more for this goal

  • 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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". See ingredients for details.)

    See more for this goal

  • 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". 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 Yoplait Original Red Raspberry Smooth Style Low Fat 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.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Yoplait Original Red Raspberry Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Yoplait Original Red Raspberry Smooth Style Low Fat Yogurt: 10.99g added 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 saturated fat per serving; Simple base ingredients with few additives.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar is a major ingredient (about 11g per serving); Modified food starch and flavoring indicate processing; Zero fiber per serving.

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.

Other published analyses in Dairy, 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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