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Greek Yogurt

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Is Greek Yogurt healthy?

Greek Yogurt scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This Greek Yogurt is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring strained yogurt as the primary component, which is beneficial for its high protein content and probiotics.

How processed is Greek Yogurt?

Greek Yogurt is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Greek Yogurt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Strained Yogurt counts in its favor; Natamycin is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Greek Yogurt

H-E-B
68 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by H-E-B
Category Yogurt
Summary

This Greek Yogurt is a processed food with a relatively clean ingredient list, featuring strained yogurt as the primary component, which is beneficial for its high protein content and probiotics. However, the presence of natamycin as a preservative slightly detracts from its overall healthiness, as it indicates reliance on additives. Despite this, the product maintains a good nutritional profile with moderate sugar content and no seed oils or artificial sweeteners.

Key ingredients 3

Strained Yogurt
Good

Strained yogurt is a high-protein dairy product that supports muscle maintenance and growth. It is made by removing whey, resulting in a thicker texture and higher protein content. The fermentation process also provides beneficial probiotics for gut health.

Benefits

Rich in protein and probiotics, which can aid in digestion and support a healthy gut microbiome.

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Vitamin D
Neutral

Vitamin D is added to support bone health and immune function. It is often fortified in dairy products to enhance nutritional value. However, the amount added may not significantly impact overall vitamin D levels without additional dietary sources.

Benefits

Supports bone health and immune function, especially when dietary intake is insufficient.

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Natamycin
Bad

Natamycin is a preservative used to prevent mold growth in dairy products. While it is generally recognized as safe, its use as a preservative can be seen as a negative due to potential over-reliance on additives. It does not contribute any nutritional value to the product.

Risks

Overuse of preservatives like natamycin may lead to reduced microbial diversity in the gut.

Benefits

Helps extend the shelf life of dairy products by preventing mold growth.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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