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Greek yoghurt

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Is Greek yoghurt healthy?

Greek yoghurt 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 contains beneficial ingredients such as pasteurized milk, cream, and live active yogurt cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value and support gut health.

How processed is Greek yoghurt?

Greek yoghurt is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Greek yoghurt's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Pasteurized Milk, Cream, Whey Protein Concentrate count in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Greek yoghurt

68 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 0
Category Yogurt
Summary

This Greek yogurt contains beneficial ingredients such as pasteurized milk, cream, and live active yogurt cultures, which contribute to its nutritional value and support gut health. However, it is classified as a processed food due to the inclusion of whey protein concentrate and milk protein concentrate, which limits its score. The absence of harmful additives and the presence of essential vitamins enhance its overall quality, but the processing level prevents it from achieving a higher rating.

Key ingredients 8

Live Active Yogurt Cultures
Very Good

Beneficial probiotics that support digestive health and a balanced gut microbiome.

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Pasteurized Milk
Good

Provides quality animal protein and calcium, forming the nutritious base of the yogurt.

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Cream
Good

Adds natural dairy fats that improve texture and support satiety.

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Whey Protein Concentrate
Good

A high-quality source of complete protein that supports muscle maintenance.

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Milk Protein Concentrate
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Vitamins A
Neutral

Added micronutrients to enhance the nutritional profile of the product.

Vitamins C
Neutral

Added antioxidant vitamins to support overall immune function.

Vitamins D
Neutral

Added to support calcium absorption and bone health.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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