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Common questions

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 contains high-quality organic ingredients such as pasteurized skim milk and cream, which provide beneficial nutrients like protein and healthy fats.

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, Pasteurized grade A organic skim milk, Organic cream count in its favor; Organic vanilla syrup, Organic sugar are flagged as ingredients 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

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68 Fair

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Yogurt
Summary

This Greek yogurt contains high-quality organic ingredients such as pasteurized skim milk and cream, which provide beneficial nutrients like protein and healthy fats. However, the presence of organic sugar adds unnecessary refined sugars, which can contribute to health risks despite being organic. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score, but it maintains a relatively clean ingredient list compared to more heavily processed options.

Key ingredients 7

Pasteurized grade A organic skim milk
Good

This ingredient is high-quality dairy that provides essential nutrients and is processed safely, making it a beneficial component.

Organic cream
Good

Organic cream adds richness and beneficial fats, contributing to the product's nutritional value without harmful additives.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that serves as a base and does not impact the health profile significantly.

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Organic tapioca starch
Neutral

This ingredient acts as a thickening agent and is generally considered safe, with no significant positive or negative effects.

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Pectin
Neutral

Pectin is a natural thickener and gelling agent, contributing to texture without affecting health negatively.

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Organic vanilla syrup
Bad

This ingredient contains added sugars and flavorings that can contribute to excess sugar intake and reduce overall healthfulness.

Organic sugar
Bad

Organic sugar is a source of added sugars, which can lead to increased calorie consumption and potential health issues if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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