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Dannon Activia Lowfat Yogurt, 12 Pack, Vanilla
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Dannon Activia Lowfat Yogurt, 12 Pack, Vanilla

Activia
48 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
4g
Protein
9g
Sugars
60mg
Sodium
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Activia Dannon Lowfat Vanilla Yogurt is a familiar sight in the refrigerated dairy aisle, shelved with single-serve yogurts, Greek tubs, kefir bottles and children’s spoonable cups. Packaged as a multi-pack of small plastic cups with peel-off lids, it reads as an on-the-go breakfast or afternoon snack that sits near grab-and-go breakfast items and refrigerated probiotic drinks. Occasions for purchase include quick weekday breakfasts, lunchbox additions for back-to-school, and an easy post-workout or between-meals snack. The brand positions itself as a clinically minded wellness choice — doctor-recommended probiotic, proprietary Bifidobacterium strain, and digestive-health claims — aimed at health-conscious adults and parents who value functional foods and reassurance from a large mainstream brand. The label leans into health halos: lowfat, live and active cultures, vitamin D and calcium percentages, and “probiotic” messaging, while also using the phrase natural flavors; it is not organic and carries no clean-label certification. In plain terms, this is a processed, flavored yogurt made from cultured reduced-fat milk with added sugar, thickeners and stabilizers. Sensory experience is smooth and creamy with a mild vanilla aroma, a slightly sweet tang and a spoonable thick texture from corn starch and pectin; people typically eat it straight from the cup or top it with berries or granola. The ritual is quick and habitual — peel, spoon, and go — fitting into modern, time-compressed mornings where digestive benefits and convenience are both selling points.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium60mg3%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Total Sugars9g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein4g
* 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,, Corn, Starch,, Less, than, 1%:, Pectin,, Natural, Flavors,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Vitamin, D3,, Live, Cultures, L., Bulgaricus, (2),, L., Lactis,, S., Thermophilus, (2),, 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 sugar, industrial thickeners (corn starch, pectin), natural flavors and is a packaged, single‑serve formulated product, fitting NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Dannon Activia Lowfat Yogurt, 12 Pack, Vanilla

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Activia yogurt offers 4 grams of protein and is a source of calcium and vitamin D, which are great for bone health. However, it does have added sugars, so if you're watching your sugar intake, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

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post-workout
meal-prep-sunday

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