Oikos Triple Zero Cherry Greek Yogurt: Nutrition & Labelgrade A- (85/100)
A- 85 / 100 — The 'triple zero' is no added sugar, no fat, no artificial sweeteners — sweetened with stevia and bulked with chicory-root fiber. 15g protein plus 6g fiber per cup is a genuinely good macro split for a flavored yogurt. Held under A- by moderate protein density and a longer (but clean) ingredient list.
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Oikos Triple Zero Cherry delivers 15 g of protein and 6 g of fiber for 120 calories in a 5.3 oz (150 g) cup (USDA FDC 2619047) — roughly 10 g of protein per 100 g. The “triple zero” is no added sugar, no fat, and no artificial sweeteners: the cup is sweetened with stevia leaf extract and bulked with chicory-root fiber, and every gram of the 6 g of sugar on the label is lactose from the milk. It earns a A- (85/100), with perfect marks on sugar, sodium, and saturated fat. For a flavored, dessert-leaning yogurt, that protein-and-fiber split is genuinely good; the ceiling is dairy protein density and a longer ingredient list than plain.
Why the A-
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C+ | 65 / 100 | 10 g per 100 g — the structural cap on any Greek yogurt. The 15 g per cup is the real number that matters |
| Ingredient quality | B+ | 83 / 100 | 10 ingredients, all recognizable; the only thing that costs it points vs plain is being longer, not anything sketchy |
| Sugar | A+ | 100 / 100 | 6 g, all lactose — 0 g added; stevia does the sweetening |
| Sodium | A+ | 100 / 100 | 64.5 mg per cup — about 3% of the daily limit |
| Saturated fat | A+ | 100 / 100 | 0 g — it’s nonfat milk |
| Fiber | C- | 58 / 100 | 6 g per cup, but all of it added chicory root rather than inherent to yogurt |
The honest tension in this grade is the fiber line. A C- looks like a knock, but it’s actually generous: real Greek yogurt has zero fiber, so the only reason there’s a number here at all is the chicory inulin Dannon bolts on as ingredient #2. The grade credits the prebiotic while flagging that it’s engineered in, not natural to the food. The true ceiling is protein density — 10 g per 100 g is simply what strained nonfat dairy tops out at, and no amount of formulation moves it into A territory.
What “Triple Zero” buys you, and what it doesn’t
The three zeros are the marketing hook, so it’s worth being precise about each. Zero added sugar is legitimate here in a way it isn’t for most flavored yogurts: there’s no cane sugar, no fruit-juice concentrate, no syrup anywhere on the line. Zero artificial sweeteners is also true — the sweetness is stevia leaf extract, a plant-derived sweetener, not sucralose or aspartame. Zero fat follows from the nonfat milk base.
What the name quietly omits is that it is not zero calories (120 per cup) and not zero sugar — the 6 g of lactose is unavoidable in any real milk product. If you’re scanning the front of the cup expecting a sugar-free dessert, the 6 g of sugar on the back is real; it’s just naturally occurring rather than added.
The chicory-fiber catch
The 6 g of fiber is the one thing here that’s genuinely added rather than inherent, and it cuts both ways. Chicory root fiber (inulin) is a real prebiotic — it feeds gut bacteria and counts as dietary fiber on the label, which is how a yogurt that would otherwise have 0 g posts a 6 g number. That’s a legitimate nutritional plus per cup.
The flip side is dose. Inulin is one of the more notorious FODMAPs, and at several cups a day some people get gas or bloating that plain yogurt never causes. If you eat one cup as a snack, you’ll likely never notice. If you’re stacking three for a high-protein, low-calorie day, the chicory — not the dairy — is the ingredient most likely to disagree with you.
How it compares
| Product | Protein per cup | Calories | Added sugar | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oikos Triple Zero Cherry (this product) | 15 g (150 g) | 120 | 0 g | Stevia-sweetened, 6 g chicory fiber |
| Oikos Plain Nonfat | 15 g (150 g) | ~80 | 0 g | One ingredient; 0 g fiber; unsweetened |
| Kite Hill Almond Milk, Peach | 5 g (150 g) | 180 | mostly added (cane sugar #2) | Dairy-free; 15 g sugar, treat-style |
Against its own plain sibling, Triple Zero is a fair trade: same 15 g of protein, but you spend roughly 40 extra calories and a longer label to get cherry flavor plus 6 g of prebiotic fiber, with no added sugar either way. Against a non-dairy “yogurt” like Kite Hill Peach, the gap is stark — Triple Zero carries three times the protein for two-thirds the calories, while Kite Hill leads with cane sugar as its second ingredient and lands as a dessert that happens to be in a yogurt cup. Among low-sugar Greek yogurts generally (the Two Good and Chobani Zero Sugar tier), Triple Zero’s distinguishing move is the added chicory fiber that most rivals skip; if you want the cleanest possible label with no additives at all, plain Oikos is still the pick.
Best use
A smartly-built no-added-sugar snack: 15 g protein and 6 g fiber for 120 calories, sweetened with stevia and clean enough on the label to feel good about. It’s at its best as a swap for a sugary fruit yogurt or a small dessert, where it wins on every macro that matters. The only shopper who should hesitate is someone sensitive to inulin or eating several cups a day — they should reach for plain Oikos and flavor it themselves.
Ingredients
Cultured grade A nonfat milk, chicory root fiber, water, less than 1% of natural flavors, vegetable juice (for color), stevia leaf extract, malic acid, sodium citrate, sea salt, vitamin D3. (Verbatim from the USDA Branded Foods entry, FDC 2619047.)
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 1 cup (150 g)
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (1 cup (150 g)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 120 |
| Protein | 15g |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 14g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6g |
| Total Sugars | 6g |
| Sodium | 64.5mg |
| Cholesterol | 4.5mg |
| Calcium | 150mg |
| Iron | 0mg |
| Potassium | 210mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Oikos Triple Zero Blended Nonfat Greek Yogurt, Cherry (5.3 oz (150 g) cup) · UPC 036632019912. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains animal-derived ingredients
contains no listed meat or fish
no wheat, barley, rye, or malt detected in USDA ingredient list
Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein is in Oikos Triple Zero Cherry?
15 g of protein per 5.3 oz (150 g) cup (USDA FDC 2619047) — about 10 g per 100 g. At 30% of the 50 g Daily Value in one cup, it clears the FDA 'excellent source of protein' bar (20% of DV).
What does 'Triple Zero' actually mean — is it zero calories?
The three zeros are added sugar, fat, and artificial sweeteners — not calories. The cup is 120 calories. The 6 g of sugar on the label is naturally-occurring lactose from the nonfat milk, and the sweetness on top comes from stevia leaf extract, not sucralose or aspartame. So 'no added sugar' and 'no artificial sweeteners' are both literally true here.
Where do the 6 g of fiber come from? Plain Greek yogurt has none.
Chicory root fiber (inulin), listed as the second ingredient ahead of everything but the milk. Real strained Greek yogurt contains essentially zero fiber, so all 6 g is added. Inulin is a genuine prebiotic and legitimately counts as dietary fiber — but in larger amounts some people find it causes gas or bloating, so the second or third cup in a day can be the one you feel.
Triple Zero Cherry vs plain Oikos — which should I buy?
Both carry the same 15 g of protein per 150 g cup. Plain Oikos is a one-ingredient label (cultured nonfat milk), ~80 calories, no fiber, and completely unsweetened — best for cooking, savory use, or building your own bowl. Triple Zero Cherry is 120 calories, layers in 6 g of chicory fiber plus stevia-sweetened cherry, and is the grab-and-go dessert-ish version. You pay 40 calories and a longer ingredient list for convenience and flavor.
Why is the cherry flavor red if there are no artificial dyes?
The color comes from vegetable juice, listed on the label as 'vegetable juice (for color)' — not Red 40 or any synthetic dye. The cherry taste itself is from 'natural flavors,' and actual cherry pieces are not a major ingredient, so treat this as cherry-flavored rather than a fruit-on-the-bottom cup with real fruit at the base.
Is Oikos Triple Zero a good swap for ice cream or fruit-on-the-bottom yogurt?
Yes, and that's its best use. For 120 calories you get 15 g protein and 6 g fiber with zero added sugar — a far better macro trade than a conventional sweetened fruit yogurt or a dessert, both of which front-load added sugar for similar calories. It is a well-built snack, not a health tonic.
Does it actually have no added sugar?
Correct — 0 g added sugar. All 6 g of sugar is lactose from the milk base; the ingredient list contains no cane sugar, fruit-juice concentrate, or syrup. Sweetness is carried entirely by stevia leaf extract. That is why sugar load scores A+ (100) even though the cup is not technically sugar-free.