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Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 Pack, Light Vanilla Nonfat
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Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 Pack, Light Vanilla Nonfat

Activia
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
50
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Sugars
70mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’ll find Dannon Activia Light Vanilla Nonfat in the refrigerated dairy aisle, stacked with single-serve yogurts and probiotic cups near other flavored yogurts, Greek varieties, and drinkable probiotic beverages. Packaged as a four-pack of 4 oz cups in a plastic container, it’s pitched as a grab-and-go, gut-friendly option for busy mornings. The cups appeal to routine-oriented shoppers—people who want a quick breakfast, a light snack, or a post-workout bite that “does something” for digestion. Marketing leans into digestive wellness and science-backed probiotics, with front-of-pack calls like “0g Added Sugar,” “live and active cultures,” and “good source of calcium,” creating a health-halo that reads as sensible and family-friendly rather than indulgent. There’s no organic or natural certification; the label emphasizes clinical research and probiotic strains instead of “all-natural” sourcing. In the jar you get a smooth, creamy, low-fat custard-like texture and mild vanilla flavor, thin enough to spoon or stir into oatmeal but thick enough to eat straight from the cup. The ingredient list includes cultured nonfat milk alongside functional, industrial ingredients—modified food starch, inulin, pectin, xanthan gum—and non-nutritive sweeteners (sucralose, acesulfame potassium), reflecting a formulated product rather than a single-ingredient dairy. Typical rituals include ripping the foil, spooning it into a bowl with fruit or granola, or popping a cup into a lunchbox. In American grocery culture it sits at the intersection of convenience and wellness: a tidy, science-forward yogurt for shoppers seeking digestive benefits without added sugar, even if it relies on modern food processing and additives to achieve flavor and texture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium70mg3%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
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, NON, FAT, MILK,, WATER,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, INULIN,, LESS, THAN, 1%:, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, PECTIN,, SUCRALOSE,, ACESULFAME, ,, POTASSIUM,, MALIC, ACID,, XANTHAN, GUM,, LIVE, CULTURES, L., BULGARICUS, (2),, L., LACTIS,, S., THERMOPHILUS,, LIVE, AND, ACTIVE, PROBIOTIC, B., LACTIS, DN, 173-010/CNCM, 1-2494..

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 multiple industrial ingredients and cosmetic additives (modified food starch, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, gums, natural flavors) and is a formulated product rather than minimally processed milk, consistent with ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 Pack, Light Vanilla Nonfat

Activia Yogurt is a low-calorie option, clocking in at just 50 calories per serving, and it does provide some protein and probiotics, which can be beneficial for gut health. However, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals. If you're looking for a snack that's low in calories and offers some digestive support, it could fit the bill!

Perfect For

grab-and-go-breakfast
post-workout
back-to-school

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