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Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Strawberry Banana
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Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Strawberry Banana

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

What You Should Know

Dannon Activia Strawberry Banana Dairy Drink is a small, ready-to-drink probiotic yogurt marketed as a convenient, gut-health–focused snack. You'd spot the 7 fl oz bottles in the refrigerated dairy aisle alongside drinkable yogurts, kefir, and single-serve smoothie bottles, often near children’s yogurt tubes and refrigerated breakfast items. It is pitched as a grab-and-go solution for mornings, mid-afternoon hunger, or as a light dessert—easy to toss into a work bag, lunchbox, or gym tote. The brand leans heavily on clinical wellness cues: “live and active cultures,” a named Bifidobacterium strain, vitamin D, calcium claims, and a “#1 doctor-recommended probiotic brand” line, creating a health-halo that appeals to adults seeking digestive benefits; the sweet strawberry-banana flavor and small bottle size also make it family- and kid-friendly without overtly childish branding. Labels emphasize probiotics and lowfat content, mention “natural flavors,” and list fruit purees at very low percentages; there is no organic certification. From a processing standpoint, this is an industrially formulated dairy product—cultured milk with added sugars, inulin (fiber), modified starch, and flavor/coloring agents to stabilize texture and taste. Sensory-wise, it pours as a creamy, slightly thick, smooth drink with a sweet, fruit-forward aroma and a glossy mouthfeel; the ritual is effortless—uncap, sip, and recycle. Marketing frames it as an everyday small habit to support gut comfort, fitting into routines where a quick, palatable source of probiotics is desired rather than a whole-food substitute.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate26g9%
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,, Cane, Sugar,, Inulin,, Less, than, 1%, Strawberry, Puree,, Banana, Puree,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavors,, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color),, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Vitamin, D3,, Live, Cultures, L., Bulgaricus, (2),, L., Lactis,, S., Thermophilus,, Live, and, Active, Probiotic, B., Lactis, DN, 173-010/CNCM, I-2494..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sugars, modified starch, inulin, and ‘natural flavors’ along with industrial processing and formulation—characteristics of ultraprocessed foods (NOVA 4). The product is a reformulated, ready-to-drink dairy-based beverage rather than a minimally processed whole food.

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Common Questions about Dannon Activia Dairy Drink, Strawberry Banana

The Activia Dairy Drink can be a tasty addition to your diet, especially if you're looking for a probiotic boost. It's packed with live cultures that can be beneficial for gut health. However, it's worth noting that it contains 14 grams of added sugars, so while it's not a health food per se, it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation.

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