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Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 Pack, Low Fat Vanilla
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Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 Pack, Low Fat Vanilla

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

What You Should Know

Activia Dannon Low Fat Vanilla Yogurt (4-pack, 16 oz) sits in the chilled dairy aisle among other single-serve and multi-pack yogurts, often shelved near Greek yogurts, kefir drinks, and probiotic beverages. You’ll spot it in a refrigerated case, boxed or shrink-wrapped in individual plastic cups, an easy grab for shoppers seeking a quick breakfast or snack. It’s marketed as a gut-health product, leaning on decades of brand research and the promise of “live and active” cultures — a positioning that appeals to health-conscious adults, busy parents packing lunches, and middle-aged consumers looking for digestive relief. The label leans into a health halo: “probiotic,” “low fat,” and “vitamin D3” appear prominently, while “natural flavors” and cane sugar soften perceptions of processing; there is no organic certification. In plain terms this is a processed, shelf-stable refrigerated yogurt with added sweetener and stabilizers. Sensory-wise, the vanilla flavor is smooth and sweet, the texture creamy but slightly thickened by corn starch and pectin, and the cups invite a spoon-and-go ritual — breakfast at the table, a post-workout bite, or a mid-afternoon office snack. People mix it into smoothies, spoon it over granola, or eat it straight from the cup. The marketing suggests a daily routine (twice a day for two weeks) for digestive comfort, which reinforces its role as both a functional and convenient everyday food. Overall it occupies a middle ground between homemade plain yogurt and more heavily industrial dessert yogurts: familiar, approachable, and positioned as a small health-forward upgrade in the dairy case.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
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, 1-2494..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Flavored yogurt with added cane sugar, stabilizers (corn starch, pectin), and natural flavors is a processed food with culinary ingredients and industrial additives, fitting NOVA Group 3.

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Common Questions about Dannon Activia Yogurt, 4 Pack, Low Fat Vanilla

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Activia yogurt offers live cultures and probiotics, which can be great for gut health. It's relatively low in calories and fat, making it a decent option for a snack, but it does have added sugars, so keep that in mind if you're watching your sugar intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
post-workout
weekend-brunch

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