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Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Prune
Dairy
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Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Prune

Activia
7 foz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
7g
Protein
23g
Sugars
105mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d find Dannon Activia Prune Dairy Drink in the refrigerated dairy aisle alongside single-serve yogurts, kefir bottles, and other probiotic beverages — often stacked near grab-and-go breakfast items and smoothie mixers. It’s a small, 7 fl oz pourable yogurt positioned for quick consumption at breakfast, as a snack between meetings, or as a travel-friendly stopgap on a road trip. Activia’s brand messaging leans heavily into gut-health science and daily routine: doctor-recommended probiotic benefits, live and active cultures, and a clinical-sounding strain name, all aimed at health-conscious adults (particularly women and busy parents) who want an easy digestive-health habit. The label emphasizes benefits — “probiotic,” “low fat,” and “contains vitamin D and calcium” — while also using casual cues like “creamy” and real fruit (though prune puree is listed at under 1%). No organic or non-GMO badges appear; instead you’ll see “natural flavors,” added sugars, and colorings called out. In plain terms this is a factory-made cultured dairy drink: milk is cultured, blended with water, sugar, inulin, stabilizers and flavorings, then bottled. Sensory-wise the drink is smooth and creamy but thinner than spoonable yogurt, slightly viscous from modified starch and inulin, sweet with a stewed-prune note and a warm brown tint from caramel color and vegetable juice. The ritual is convenient — chilled, cap-off sipping from a small bottle at the kitchen counter, desk, or on a commute — marketed as an easy, daily gut-health habit rather than an indulgent treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate27g10%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars14g28%
Protein7g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

CULTURED, REDUCED, FAT, MILK,, WATER,, CAN, SUGAR,, INULIN,, LESS, THAN, 1%, PRUNE, PUREE,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, CARAMEL, COLOR,, VEGETABLE, JUICE, (FOR, COLOR),, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, VITAMIN, D3,, LIVE, CULTURES, L., BULGARICUS, (2),, L., LACTIS,, S., THERMOPHILUS,, LIVE, AND, ACTOVE, PROBIOTIC, B., LACTIS, DN, 173-010/CNCM, 1-2494..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (added sugars, modified food starch, natural flavors, caramel color) and is a formulated, shelf-stable-style probiotic dairy drink, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Prune

The Activia Dairy Drink, Prune can be a tasty addition to your diet, but whether it's 'healthy' really depends on your dietary goals. It has a decent amount of protein and calcium, which are great for bone health, but it also packs 23 grams of sugar per serving, including 14 grams of added sugars. So, if you're watching your sugar intake, it might be worth enjoying this as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

back-to-school
post-workout
road-trip

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