Which Has More Added Sugar, Go-Gurt or Danimals? 6g vs 5g

Go-GURT lists more added sugar per serving: 6 g per 2 oz Strawberry tube versus 5 g per 99 g Danimals Strawberry pouch. The two also differ most on serving size, fiber, and protein.

The printed label figures for one Yoplait Go-GURT Strawberry tube (2 oz) and one Danimals Strawberry Lowfat Yogurt Pouch (99 g) differ in serving size, added sugar, protein, fiber, and ingredients. Per labeled serving, Go-GURT lists 6 g added sugar and 2 g protein with no fiber, while Danimals lists 5 g added sugar, 4 g protein, and 3 g fiber from chicory root. This article puts those label facts side by side and leaves the decision to you.

Key takeaways

• Compare per 100 g or per identical serving. Go-GURT's 2 oz tube (56.7 g, a conversion from ounces because the tube's gram weight is not printed on the cited page) and the 99 g pouch are different portions.
• Per labeled serving, Go-GURT lists 6 g added sugar (12% DV) and Danimals lists 5 g (10% DV). Per 100 g, the calculated figures are about 10.6 g and about 5 g.
• Go-GURT lists 2 g protein and 0 g fiber per tube. Danimals lists 4 g protein and 3 g fiber (from chicory root) per pouch.
• Neither ingredient list names a certified synthetic dye. Both list vegetable juice for color. Go-GURT's list includes potassium sorbate, while Danimals' list includes calcium citrate and natural flavors.
• Check the package in hand, because recipes and labels can change.

Go-GURT vs Danimals at a Glance: Side-by-Side Label Table for Strawberry Yogurt

The table compares the printed Nutrition Facts figures for one Go-GURT Strawberry tube with one Danimals Strawberry Lowfat Yogurt Pouch, each as labeled. Percent Daily Values (DV) are shown in parentheses.

Nutrient	Go-GURT Strawberry, 1 tube (2 oz)	Danimals Strawberry Lowfat, 1 pouch (99 g)
Calories	50	80
Total fat	0 g (0%)	1 g (1%)
Saturated fat	0 g	0.5 g (3%)
Cholesterol	0 mg	under 5 mg (2%)
Sodium	25 mg (1%)	55 mg (2%)
Total carbohydrate	10 g (4%)	15 g (5%)
Dietary fiber	0 g (0%)	3 g (11%)
Total sugars	7 g	9 g
Added sugars	6 g (12%)	5 g (10%)
Protein	2 g	4 g (8%)
Vitamin D	1 mcg (4%)	2.2 mcg (10%)
Calcium	150 mg (10%)	130 mg (10%)
Potassium	0 mg	160 mg (4%)
Iron	0 mg	0 mg
Vitamin A	30 mcg (4%)	not disclosed in the figures used here

Packaging differs as well. The Go-GURT Strawberry product is sold as an 8-pack box of eight 2 oz tubes (16 oz total), and its product title reads 'Gluten Free Kids Yogurt.' The Danimals pouch is sold in 4-packs and 12-packs. The Go-GURT ingredient list includes milk. The price per tube or pouch is not disclosed in the cited pages.

Which Has More Sugar, Go-GURT or Danimals? Per Serving and Per 100 g Compared

Per 100 g, calculated from the label figures, Go-GURT works out to about 10.6 g added sugar versus about 5 g for Danimals. These are calculations, not printed values.

Per labeled serving, Go-GURT lists more added sugar: 6 g per 2 oz tube compared with 5 g per 99 g pouch.

Total sugars include sugars that are not labeled as added. Go-GURT lists 7 g total sugars with 6 g added, so the remaining 1 g is not labeled as added and is not characterized further here. Danimals lists 9 g total sugars with 5 g added, so 4 g is not labeled as added, and that remainder is not characterized further either. Under FDA's definition, added sugars include sugars added during processing and sugars from concentrated fruit or vegetable juice, and they are reported separately from total sugars.

The ingredient lists also show where sugar appears. Ingredients are listed by predominance. In Go-GURT, sugar is the second ingredient after milk. In the Danimals pouch, sugar is the third ingredient, after reduced fat milk and water. For a different snack pair compared on added sugar, see Nature Valley vs Quaker Chewy: Which Has More Added Sugar?.

Is Go-GURT Strawberry Healthy for Toddlers? What the Label Shows Per Tube

The label cannot establish whether Go-GURT is healthy for toddlers. It does list the figures for one tube: 50 calories, 6 g added sugar, 2 g protein, 0 g fiber, and 25 mg sodium. Those figures describe the product only and do not show how a particular child will respond to it.

The Yoplait product page notes that children under five may have difficulty swallowing frozen tubes. That is a handling note from the manufacturer. The cited FDA pages do not set an added-sugar limit for children, so no child-specific limit can be compared against the 6 g figure here. The Go-GURT label also does not state whether the product contains live and active cultures. A pediatrician or registered dietitian can help interpret label figures for a specific child.

Do Danimals Yogurt Pouches Have Added Sugar? Yes: 5 g Per 99 g Pouch

Yes, the Danimals Strawberry Lowfat Yogurt Pouch lists 5 g added sugars per 99 g pouch (10% DV). Total sugars are listed at 9 g on the same panel.

Danimals product pages state that the pouch contains no artificial sweeteners and no high-fructose corn syrup. Those pages also state that the product has no colors or flavors from artificial sources. The ingredient list includes active yogurt cultures, identified as S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus.

Why Serving Size Changes the Comparison: 2 oz Tube vs 99 g Pouch

The two labels describe different amounts of food. The Go-GURT panel is based on one 2 oz tube, and the Danimals panel is based on one 99 g pouch. Two ounces equals 56.7 g when rounded to one decimal place. The Go-GURT page does not print a gram weight for a tube, so 56.7 g is a conversion from ounces, not a labeled figure. This article uses 56.7 g for every Go-GURT calculation and rounds results to one decimal place.

When the figures are scaled to 100 g using that conversion, Go-GURT works out to about 10.6 g added sugar, about 3.5 g protein, and 0 g fiber. The protein figure is calculated as 2 g divided by 56.7 g, multiplied by 100. Danimals works out to about 5 g added sugar, about 4 g protein, and about 3 g fiber. These are arithmetic results from the label figures. They are not printed values, and they depend on the gram weight used for the Go-GURT tube.

Read the serving size line first, then the gram or ounce amount, before comparing any two products. Serving sizes are standardized amounts and may not match how much a person actually eats.

How Much Protein and Fiber Does Each Strawberry Yogurt Provide?

Per labeled serving, the Danimals pouch (99 g) lists 4 g protein and 3 g fiber, while the Go-GURT tube (2 oz) lists 2 g protein and 0 g fiber. The Danimals fiber comes from chicory root fiber, which appears in its ingredient list. The 3 g of fiber equals 11% of the 28 g Daily Value that FDA lists for dietary fiber.

FDA describes 20% DV or more as high for a nutrient per serving (see how to understand and use the Nutrition Facts label). Neither product's fiber figure reaches that level on its label.

Do Go-GURT and Danimals Use Artificial Dyes? What the Color Ingredients Say

Neither ingredient list names a certified synthetic dye. Both list vegetable juice for color, written as 'Vegetable Juice (for color)' on Go-GURT and on Danimals.

What Additives and Ingredients Appear in Each Strawberry Yogurt Label?

The Go-GURT label lists 'Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness,' which is the label's own statement about that ingredient. The same list includes kosher gelatin, tricalcium phosphate, corn starch, vegetable juice for color, natural flavor, vitamin A acetate, and vitamin D3. The Danimals label includes chicory root fiber, modified food starch, kosher gelatin, natural flavors, calcium citrate, vegetable juice for color, lemon juice concentrate, and vitamin D3.

• Go-GURT ingredients, as printed: Cultured Grade A Nonfat Milk, Sugar, Modified Food Starch. Contains 1% or less of: Kosher Gelatin, Tricalcium Phosphate, Corn Starch, Vegetable Juice (for color), Potassium Sorbate Added to Maintain Freshness, Natural Flavor, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3.
• Danimals ingredients, as printed: Cultured Grade A Reduced Fat Milk, Water, Sugar, Chicory Root Fiber, Modified Food Starch, Less Than 1% Of: Kosher Gelatin, Natural Flavors, Calcium Citrate, Vegetable Juice (for color), Lemon Juice Concentrate, Vitamin D3.

The two labels also differ on cultures. Danimals lists active yogurt cultures, while the Go-GURT page does not state whether its product contains live and active cultures. For how a different ingredient is handled in a comparison of two packaged products, see Does Silk Almond Milk Have Carrageenan? Silk vs Almond Breeze.

Reading the ingredient list in order, and noting which items appear on only one label, is a practical starting point.

How Do the Calcium, Vitamin D, and Sodium Numbers Compare on Each Label?

Both labels list 130 to 150 mg calcium per serving, each at 10% DV, and vitamin D of 1 mcg (Go-GURT) or 2.2 mcg (Danimals). Sodium is 25 mg (1% DV) for Go-GURT and 55 mg (2% DV) for Danimals.

FDA's Daily Values are 1,300 mg for calcium, 20 mcg for vitamin D and 2300 mg for sodium. Under FDA's guidance, 5% DV or less is considered low, and both sodium values fall in that range. For a comparison of sodium in two other packaged foods, see Which Has More Sodium, Pace or Herdez Salsa? It Depends.

How Much of the Daily Added Sugar Limit Does Each Strawberry Yogurt Use?

Go-GURT's 6 g of added sugar equals 12% of the 50 g Daily Value, and Danimals' 5 g equals 10%, both based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Those percentages are printed on the labels and match FDA's stated Daily Value.

The Daily Value is a reference amount for a 2,000-calorie diet, not a limit set for children or for individual needs. The FDA pages cited here do not give a child-specific added-sugar limit; for age-by-age guidance, see How Much Added Sugar Should Kids Have a Day?. Under FDA's thresholds, 20% DV or more is high and 5% DV or less is low, so both products fall between those markers. If you are counting added sugar across several foods, add the grams listed on each label rather than the percentages, because the percentages use a common reference amount.

How to Check Your Own Yogurt Pouch or Tube Label Before Buying

The quickest way to compare two yogurt products is to check the same lines on each package. Use this checklist:

• Serving size and the gram or ounce amount, so you are comparing the same portion.
• The 'Includes X g Added Sugars' line and its %DV.
• Dietary fiber, and whether the ingredient list names a fiber source such as chicory root.
• The color ingredient, such as vegetable juice, and any named dye.
• Whether the label states live and active cultures.
• The milk and allergen statement, and the ingredient list order.
• Pack count and package size, which may differ from the single-serving panel.

If a store listing and the package disagree, the package is the reference.