Yakult • 8x65ml
Yakult original
Product Insights
Yakult Original is a fermented skim‑milk drink marketed as a probiotic beverage. It belongs to the Beverages and Sweetened beverages PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of E and is classified as NOVA 4, indicating an ultra‑processed product; per 100 ml it provides 66 kcal, 1.3 g protein, 0 g fat and 13.6 g sugars, while salt is low at 0.04 g. The drink is low in fat and saturated fat and supplies live cultures, but its high sugar content and low overall nutritional rating limit its suitability for sugar‑restricted diets.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 ml
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average beverage in its category, Yakult contains less fat (0 g vs 0.73 g) and salt (0.04 g vs 0.35 g) but slightly less sugar (13.6 g vs 15.7 g), placing it among the lower‑calorie options despite its high sugar density.
Ingredients
water, skimmed milk (reconstituted), glucose-fructose syrup, sugar, maltodextrin, flavourings
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