Apparently there are 100s of different yogurts out there, so this is a short overview to help your decision making.
Apparently, there are 100s of different yogurts out there, so this is a short overview to help your decision making.
This guide is primarily a comparison of plain (unflavored) yogurt. Since different brands are using different sweeteners and flavors, I wanted this to be a comparison as straightforward as possible. The servings are based on a single serving container, but if that is not available it will reflect a serving of 2/3 cups, typically 150-170 g. In most cases, I preferred nonfat choices, but several brands (like Fage) have full-fat versions too.
From this guide, you can see that the choices for greek yogurt are all the highest in protein but they are not all equal. Although a serving of Chobani has just 4 g of sugar and 14 g of protein, a serving of The Greek Gods has 14 g of sugar and only 9 g of protein-the the difference is huge!
How do those gaps exist? Greek yogurt is generally strained to remove liquid whey and most sugar, resulting in a product with more protein and less sugar than regular yogurt (such as Stonyfield & Dannon). However, the extent of this straining process can vary by brand, leading to various macros! Even if it is considered basic, some companies will add extra sugar to the final product too.
I wanted to include a few dairy-free options here too! I love the So Good coconut milk yogurt, but in the protein department, there is a shortage of big time. The variety of almond milk really shocked me and being so high in fat versus coconut milk form, but again these macros can differ depending on the specific brand.
If you have a favorite brand and/or flavor of yogurt? Vanilla is my go-to flavor since I'm easy and boring. credit: cheatdaydesign
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