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Yoplait Whips! Key Lime Pie Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Mousse Cup: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Yoplait whips! key lime pie gluten-free low-fat yogurt mousse cup received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a texture-and-color-engineered dessert built on reduced fat milk, but the color additives, starch, gelatin, emulsifier, and preservative do most of the work. It fits an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple, and a simple yogurt-and-citrus version gives the same flavor with far fewer formulation helpers. Main considerations include synthetic color additives yellow #5 and blue #1, modified food starch and emulsifier texture helpers, and vague natural flavor system. Simpler options: Choose plain yogurt with real lime zest and a little honey or maple syrup; look for desserts colored with fruit or vegetable sources instead of synthetic dyes.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Synthetic color additives Yellow #5 and Blue #1
- Modified food starch and emulsifier texture helpers
- Vague natural flavor system
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain yogurt with real lime zest and a little honey or maple syrup
- Look for desserts colored with fruit or vegetable sources instead of synthetic dyes
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Yoplait Whips! Key Lime Pie Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Mousse Cup
- Brand
- Yoplait
- Category
- Dairy (source: Yogurt/Yogurt Substitutes)
- GTIN / UPC
00070470001289- 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
Whips! Key Lime Pie Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Mousse Cup
Yoplait
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Yellow #5 and Blue #1 are synthetic color additives, and modified food starch and potassium sorbate add formulation layers.
Consider This
Modified food starch, lactic acid esters of mono and diglycerides, kosher gelatin, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated, texture-engineered desserts.
Good Substitutes
Plain Greek yogurt with a spoonful of real lime zest and a little honey or maple syrup.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis is a texture-and-color-engineered dessert built on reduced fat milk, but the color additives, starch, gelatin, emulsifier, and preservative do most of the work. It fits an occasional treat rather than an everyday staple, and a simple yogurt-and-citrus version gives the same flavor with far fewer formulation helpers.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Synthetic color additives Yellow #5 and Blue #1
- Modified food starch and emulsifier texture helpers
- Vague natural flavor system
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Yellow #5 — Synthetic color additive
- Blue #1 — Synthetic color additive
- Kosher gelatin — Animal-derived gelling agent
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system
- Lactic Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides — Emulsifier
- Potassium sorbate — Shelf-life preservative
Highest concern ingredients
- Yellow #5 (8/10) — Synthetic color additive
- Blue #1 (8/10) — Synthetic color additive
- Natural flavor (6/10) — Vague flavor system with undisclosed components
Better choice tips
- Choose plain yogurt with real lime zest and a little honey or maple syrup.
- Look for desserts colored with fruit or vegetable sources instead of synthetic dyes.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
Reduced Fat Key Lime Flavored Yogurt (cultured pasteurized Grade A reduced fat milk, sugar, modified food starch, kosher gelatin, natural flavor, citric acid, potassium sorbate added to maintain freshness, yellow #5, vitamin A acetate, blue #1, vitamin D3), Lactic Acid Esters of Mono and Diglycerides, Nitrogen.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Yellow #5Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color added for appearance, not nutrition.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Synthetic color additive
Blue #1Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Synthetic color added for appearance, not nutrition.
Additional note
Synthetic color additive.
Family watchlist
Synthetic color additive
Modified food starchConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Modified starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Modified starches are texture helpers that signal formulation.
Additional note
Chemically or physically altered starch used for texture.
Family watchlist
Texture-engineering starch
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 systems can hide many undisclosed components.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed sourcing.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor system
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Lactic Acid Esters of Mono and DiglyceridesConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Emulsifier
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Emulsifiers are formulation helpers that stabilize texture.
Additional note
Emulsifier used for texture and mouthfeel.
Reduced Fat Key Lime Flavored YogurtConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavored yogurt base
What this is
Flavored yogurt base
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Base dairy is simple, but flavoring and sugar push it toward a formulated product.
Additional note
Cultured reduced fat milk base with added sugar and flavoring.
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 gelling agent some users may want to avoid.
Additional note
Animal-derived gelling agent.
Family watchlist
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 rather than as a core food.
Additional note
Preservative added to maintain freshness.
Family watchlist
Shelf-life preservative
SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar is a refined sweetener, and the product contains 22 g per serving.
Additional note
Added refined sweetener.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener
Citric acidConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Common acidulant that adds tartness for flavor.
Additional note
Common acidulant, typically produced by fermentation.
Vitamin A acetateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin with a clear fortification purpose.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
Vitamin D3Concern 2/10 — Very low concernFortificant
What this is
Fortificant
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Why it matters
Added vitamin with a clear fortification purpose.
Additional note
Added vitamin for fortification.
NitrogenConcern 1/10 — Very low concernProcessing gas
What this is
Processing gas
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Inert gas used in packaging or whipping with minimal formulation impact.
Additional note
Inert gas used for aeration or packaging.
Cultured pasteurized Grade A reduced fat milkConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dairy ingredient doing an expected job.
Additional note
Recognizable dairy base with category-normal pasteurization.
This Food Integrity score estimates how closely the ingredient list resembles a simple, recognizable 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 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", "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 "gelatin", "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 "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 "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: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 2 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 2 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 2 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: Dairy ingredients (Mentions "milk", "yogurt". 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.
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 Whips! Key Lime Pie Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Mousse 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 Whips! Key Lime Pie Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Mousse Cup shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Yoplait Whips! Key Lime Pie Gluten-Free Low-Fat Yogurt Mousse Cup: 22g 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: Contains dairy protein from cultured milk; Low saturated fat per serving; Gluten-free formulation.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: 22g sugar per serving, mostly added sugar; Artificial colors Yellow #5 and Blue #1; Multiple additives and emulsifiers.
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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