Dannon

Latest four-week snapshot through 2026-08-05 · 6 waves. Use the controls above to change the window.

Yogurt · 6 waves · n=384 answers, pooled

By assistant

How often each assistant brings the brand up in recommendation answers.

Share of recommendations over time

Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.

What they call it

Recurring descriptions in the assistants' own words, grouped by theme.

• budget-friendly ×27

  “Many cheaper or more processed brands only use two or three strains, making Stonyfield a better choice if you are eating yogurt specifically for digestion or immune support.”

• 12g protein ×9

  “A single cup has 80 calories and 12g of protein, and it comes in dessert-inspired flavors like Strawberry Cheesecake and Key Lime Pie.”

• exaggerated health claims ×8

  “the FTC previously challenged exaggerated probiotic-health advertising for Dannon's Activia and DanActive products, alleging inadequate substantiation for claims about digestion and avoiding colds/flu.”

• widely available ×8

  “- **Dannon or Yoplait tubs/cups** — widely available and often cheaper, especially with sales, but typically have more added sugar in flavored versions.”

• 60 calories ×7

  “A single cup has 80 calories and 12g of protein, and it comes in dessert-inspired flavors like Strawberry Cheesecake and Key Lime Pie.”

• name brand ×6

  “- Often 30-50% cheaper than name brands (Chobani, Yoplait, Dannon) with nearly identical ingredients—sometimes made in the same facilities.”

• exaggerated health benefits ×5

  “There is good reason for the caution: the FTC previously challenged exaggerated probiotic-health advertising for Dannon’s Activia and DanActive products, alleging inadequate substantiation for claims about digestion and avoiding colds/flu.”

• ftc settlement ×4

  “The FTC finalized an order settling charges that Dannon exaggerated the health benefits of Activia and DanActive. As part of the fallout, Dannon agreed to stop claiming Activia relieves temporary irregularity unless the claim is non-misleading and conveys that three servings a da”

• low-calorie ×4

  “** If you are looking for a low-calorie, low-sugar breakfast staple to help you lose weight, **it probably isn't.”

• more expensive ×4

  “Greek yogurt requires more milk to produce (since it's strained), so it's usually more expensive per ounce than regular yogurt — unless you specifically need the extra protein/thickness.”

In their words

310 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone.

What they recommend

“Safeway/Vons currently have store coupons for Dannon Yogurt, Chobani Protein Yogurt, Chobani Flip, Chobani Oatmilk, and Dannon Greek Yogurt.”

“Stack a manufacturer coupon (Chobani, Yoplait, Dannon, Stonyfield often have $1/2 offers) with a store sale for the best discount.”

“If you find plain yogurt unappetizing, **Dannon Light + Fit Greek** offers the protein benefits of Greek yogurt with added sweetness and flavor variety.”

“**Dannon Light & Fit, Oikos, or Too Good & Co. (4-packs):** On sale **2 for $8.00** ($4.00 per pack).”

“At only 80 calories, it comes in highly rated dessert-like flavors (like strawberry cheesecake and key lime) to help curb sweet cravings.”

Where they hedge

“Often 30-50% cheaper than name brands (Chobani, Yoplait, Dannon) with nearly identical ingredients—sometimes made in the same facilities.”

“The Krazy Coupon Lady tracks yogurt coupons across chains including Stonyfield, Yoplait, Dannon, and Chobani coupons if you want to stack savings.”

“The health claims of probiotics came under question in the US with a lawsuit against Dannon yogurt, with the plaintiff contending Danone's clinical studies failed to support the advertised claims.”

“Dannon and Yoplait (YQ) are widely available at similar or slightly lower price points, though quality varies — some reviewers found certain Dannon fat-free varieties overly sweet and artificial-tasting compared to Chobani”

“Oikos is Dannon's Greek yogurt brand”

What they warn about

“paid $56 million US to settle a deceptive advertising charge and class-action suit related to Activia yogurt and DanActive dairy drink”

“Dannon faced a lawsuit alleging its Activia marketing campaign's health claims weren't adequately supported by clinical studies.”

“the FTC found that The Dannon Company, Inc. exaggerated the health benefits of its Activia yogurt and DanActive dairy drink”

“Dannon agreed to stop claiming DanActive or any probiotic food helps people avoid colds or flu unless FDA-approved”

“The FTC finalized an order settling charges that Dannon exaggerated the health benefits of Activia and DanActive. As part of the fallout, Dannon agreed to stop claiming Activia relieves temporary irregularity unless the claim is non-mislead”

The substitution map

Which competitors assistants suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.

Where this comes from

28 of 264 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.

Where they send you

Stores and sites assistants name as places to buy this brand.

Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.