On no, did I pick the wrong Greek Yogurt? :(

jenniator

Hey everyone, I decided to swap out my breakfast of oatmeal for greek yogurt since I'm hoping it will be more filling and give me more protein. I really don't like greek yogurt, so I got some berries to mix in it since I heard it will taste delicious. While I was at the store, I was trying to decide which Greek yogurt to pick which was difficult since I know nothing about it besides it's healthy. I saw ones with 0%, 5%, and 10% fat. I decided to go with the 10% fat one since it was a lot cheaper than the other ones, although this greek yogurt unfortunately has a lot less protein. I thought it was fine though since I've heard that fat isn't bad and it helps fill you up.

Here are the stats per 100 grams:

Energy: 510 kJ
Energy: 120 kcal
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Which monounsaturated: 2g
Which polyunsaturated: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
sugars: 3.5 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Proteins: 4.5 g

So please let me know if I picked a bad quality greek yogurt or if it's fine. Im starting to worry I picked the wrong one. Especially since there was one with 0% fat, less calories, and 10% protein per 100 grams, but it was a lot more expensive.

PeachyPlum

It looks like you did OK. I usually have a container of the full fat (probably 10%) and a container of the fat free in my fridge.
Which one I decide to eat depends on how many calories I have in my budget and whether I'm low on fat for the day.
Just keep an eye on your calories. If you struggle to stay under calories, you might switch to the non-fat next time. It's not as delicious, but the serving size is usually more like 200g, so you can eat more and get twice the protein.

HeySwoleSister

jenniator wrote: »

Hey everyone, I decided to swap out my breakfast of oatmeal for greek yogurt since I'm hoping it will be more filling and give me more protein. I really don't like greek yogurt, so I got some berries to mix in it since I heard it will taste delicious. While I was at the store, I was trying to decide which Greek yogurt to pick which was difficult since I know nothing about it besides it's healthy. I saw ones with 0%, 5%, and 10% fat. I decided to go with the 10% fat one since it was a lot cheaper than the other ones, although this greek yogurt unfortunately has a lot less protein. I thought it was fine though since I've heard that fat isn't bad and it helps fill you up.

Here are the stats per 100 grams:

Energy: 510 kJ
Energy: 120 kcal
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Which monounsaturated: 2g
Which polyunsaturated: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
sugars: 3.5 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Proteins: 4.5 g

So please let me know if I picked a bad quality greek yogurt or if it's fine. Im starting to worry I picked the wrong one. Especially since there was one with 0% fat, less calories, and 10% protein per 100 grams, but it was a lot more expensive.

That looks more like regular full-fat yogurt than greek yogurt to me. Probably very tasty though.

One thing to look out for is the hidden artificial sweeteners. There are plenty of 100-120 kcal per serving flavored Greek yogurts out there that do not have any sweeteners beyond fruit and sometimes a little sugar. But I had the very unfortunate experience of Surprise Splenda in one brand. I can taste that bitter stuff a mile away! Ruined my yogurt for me.

I wait for the Siggis to go on sale and stock up on that. 100 cal for over 5 oz of wicked creamy yogurt, with 14g of protein? Super Win.

jenniator

PeachyPlum wrote: »

It looks like you did OK. I usually have a container of the full fat (probably 10%) and a container of the fat free in my fridge.
Which one I decide to eat depends on how many calories I have in my budget and whether I'm low on fat for the day.
Just keep an eye on your calories. If you struggle to stay under calories, you might switch to the non-fat next time. It's not as delicious, but the serving size is usually more like 200g, so you can eat more and get twice the protein.

Thank you! That is a relief for em to hear. I have no problem with a bit more calories. I normally eat a turkey sandwich and the bread alone has 115 calories! I am only upset a bit with the lower protein

jenniator

EWJLang wrote: »

jenniator wrote: »

Hey everyone, I decided to swap out my breakfast of oatmeal for greek yogurt since I'm hoping it will be more filling and give me more protein. I really don't like greek yogurt, so I got some berries to mix in it since I heard it will taste delicious. While I was at the store, I was trying to decide which Greek yogurt to pick which was difficult since I know nothing about it besides it's healthy. I saw ones with 0%, 5%, and 10% fat. I decided to go with the 10% fat one since it was a lot cheaper than the other ones, although this greek yogurt unfortunately has a lot less protein. I thought it was fine though since I've heard that fat isn't bad and it helps fill you up.

Here are the stats per 100 grams:

Energy: 510 kJ
Energy: 120 kcal
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Which monounsaturated: 2g
Which polyunsaturated: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
sugars: 3.5 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Proteins: 4.5 g

So please let me know if I picked a bad quality greek yogurt or if it's fine. Im starting to worry I picked the wrong one. Especially since there was one with 0% fat, less calories, and 10% protein per 100 grams, but it was a lot more expensive.

That looks more like regular full-fat yogurt than greek yogurt to me. Probably very tasty though.

One thing to look out for is the hidden artificial sweeteners. There are plenty of 100-120 kcal per serving flavored Greek yogurts out there that do not have any sweeteners beyond fruit and sometimes a little sugar. But I had the very unfortunate experience of Surprise Splenda in one brand. I can taste that bitter stuff a mile away! Ruined my yogurt for me.

I wait for the Siggis to go on sale and stock up on that. 100 cal for over 5 oz of wicked creamy yogurt, with 14g of protein? Super Win.

The package I bought said it was greek yogurt, so I really hope it is lol! I hope it still is alright since I have no idea if full-fat yogurt is good for dieting. Thank you for warning me about the hidden artificial sweeteners. I don't believe this one has any. I plan to use berries to sweeten it up though! But urg that must have been a horrible experience for you

Here is a picture of the yogurt I bought. Sorry that it's in Dutch, I live in the Netherlands.

Here is the description of it:
Zaanse Hoeve Greek Style Yogurt

A creamy solid natural yoghurt

Full and creamy taste
according to original Greek recipes
with 10% fat

tretoptreece

I would say that whatever your body likes better, like if you're hungry or not filling full with it. I prefer the higher protein because that's what keeps me full. I've had it as high as 15 g of protein/ 0 fat/ 120 calories flavored with fruit or vanilla. Good luck!

lozzyhunxx

It's low in sugar, which means that it shouldn't have a load of added sugar in it - good choice! Was it a big price difference, because you would be able to eat a little more with the 5% fat? Have you tried any other stores? Try looking online before you go out; I always look at what I want in other stores nearby (on their websites) so I know where is cheapest (and has the best!)

JoRocka

I get plain full fat (10% milk fat) greek yogurt.

I either add protein powder + berries-
or I add cinnomen a dash of chili powder- honey and some granola on top.

it's fine.

Nice thing about plain greek yogurt is you can use it for sour cream or mayo (its one of the few substitutions I regularly make- since I eat yogurt regularly- but not sour cream or mayo- those go to waste- but I can happily just use the yogurt) works for me.

you're fine.

mkakids

Why eat it if you don't like it? I hate greek yogurt....so I never eat it.

It's not a healthy "miracle food" to lose weight. If you like it, and it fits your calories - eat it. If you don't like it? Find something else to eat that keeps you full.

ana3067

Do you like the yogurt? THen you bought the right kind.

ndj1979

jenniator wrote: »

Hey everyone, I decided to swap out my breakfast of oatmeal for greek yogurt since I'm hoping it will be more filling and give me more protein. I really don't like greek yogurt, so I got some berries to mix in it since I heard it will taste delicious. While I was at the store, I was trying to decide which Greek yogurt to pick which was difficult since I know nothing about it besides it's healthy. I saw ones with 0%, 5%, and 10% fat. I decided to go with the 10% fat one since it was a lot cheaper than the other ones, although this greek yogurt unfortunately has a lot less protein. I thought it was fine though since I've heard that fat isn't bad and it helps fill you up.

Here are the stats per 100 grams:

Energy: 510 kJ
Energy: 120 kcal
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Which monounsaturated: 2g
Which polyunsaturated: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
sugars: 3.5 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Proteins: 4.5 g

So please let me know if I picked a bad quality greek yogurt or if it's fine. Im starting to worry I picked the wrong one. Especially since there was one with 0% fat, less calories, and 10% protein per 100 grams, but it was a lot more expensive.

I fail to see why this would give you such anxiety…??????

missyjane824

ana3067 wrote: »

Do you like the yogurt? THen you bought the right kind.

This is a good way to decide.

jenniator

ndj1979 wrote: »

jenniator wrote: »

Hey everyone, I decided to swap out my breakfast of oatmeal for greek yogurt since I'm hoping it will be more filling and give me more protein. I really don't like greek yogurt, so I got some berries to mix in it since I heard it will taste delicious. While I was at the store, I was trying to decide which Greek yogurt to pick which was difficult since I know nothing about it besides it's healthy. I saw ones with 0%, 5%, and 10% fat. I decided to go with the 10% fat one since it was a lot cheaper than the other ones, although this greek yogurt unfortunately has a lot less protein. I thought it was fine though since I've heard that fat isn't bad and it helps fill you up.

Here are the stats per 100 grams:

Energy: 510 kJ
Energy: 120 kcal
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Which monounsaturated: 2g
Which polyunsaturated: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
sugars: 3.5 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Proteins: 4.5 g

So please let me know if I picked a bad quality greek yogurt or if it's fine. Im starting to worry I picked the wrong one. Especially since there was one with 0% fat, less calories, and 10% protein per 100 grams, but it was a lot more expensive.

I fail to see why this would give you such anxiety…??????

The only reason I worry if because I wish I would've got the one with more protein.

jenniator

Thank you guys for your opinion ! I haven't tried it yet, so I'm not sure how it is, but I do plan on having it a bit later and I'm pretty excited.

bio_fit

If you like oatmeal and not greek yoghurt, you could always have a bit of both... bear with me

Do you like carrot cake? You know, with that delicious cream cheese frosting? How about 'carrot cake' oatmeal? Make your oatmeal with cinnamon and mixed spice, half a carrot (or as much of the carrot as you want - not many calories, and super filling!) and a mashed banana/splash of orange juice for sweetness. Then finish it off with a dollop of greek yoghurt - the carroty oatmeal goodness tastes like carrot cake before it's been cooked, and you can actually almost convince yourself the yoghurt is cream cheese frosting

blankiefinder

I usually eat Liberte Greek Banana Caramel 5%



or Liberte Greek Lemon 2%

amusedmonkey

Well, at least you had a choice. Here most brands are almost always full fat (unless you look really hard and are willing to pay twice the price), almost always palin, and almost always have a 13 day expiration date and should be kept in the fridge. The only ingredients on the vast majority of them are milk, salt, and starter culture. The only difference is their consistency, which depends on how much whey has been drained from them. Protein usually varies between 7 and 12 depending on consistency, so your yogurt does not look like it's greek yogurt. How is the consistency? Does it pour out of your spoon like a regular yogurt or does it stick to it? Either way, I wouldn't fuss if I were you. If you like the taste and the price there are plenty of other sources to get your protein. you're talking about 3 g less protein than usual which is not a big deal.

kalamitykate83

Fage Total 0% fat is really good, and really high in protein. Per 170g pot there's about 18g protein.

megomerrett

In the UK we had a programme on telly last week called The Truth About Fat. There were some interesting bits about full fat milk v skimmed. Low fat isn't always the better option.

999tigger

If you dont like it then dont eat it.
The fat will keep you fuller plus it will make it have a creamier taste and thicker consistency, Uts just yogurt and certainly nothing to worry about.

Christine_72

This one is the yummiest I've found, plus the protein is decent and it comes in a serving of 170g with lots of different fruit/flavour options

TavistockToad

i have the fat free one as i use greek yoghurt as a protein source.

theres nothing wrong with the one you picked though, as long as you balance your cals/macros for the rest of the day.

jenniator

amusedmonkey wrote: »

Well, at least you had a choice. Here most brands are almost always full fat (unless you look really hard and are willing to pay twice the price), almost always palin, and almost always have a 13 day expiration date and should be kept in the fridge. The only ingredients on the vast majority of them are milk, salt, and starter culture. The only difference is their consistency, which depends on how much whey has been drained from them. Protein usually varies between 7 and 12 depending on consistency, so your yogurt does not look like it's greek yogurt. How is the consistency? Does it pour out of your spoon like a regular yogurt or does it stick to it? Either way, I wouldn't fuss if I were you. If you like the taste and the price there are plenty of other sources to get your protein. you're talking about 3 g less protein than usual which is not a big deal.

I wouldn't necessary say I have a good choice either. I can get one that is 1.50 euro and it comes with 1kg which is the one I got, or they have 0% with a lot of protein, but it's only 500 grams and it cost 3 euros! The one for 3 euros seems pretty expensive, especially since I would only be able to use it 4 times. If I ate it more than twice a day, it would be pretty expensive. But yeah my geek yogurt has 4.5 protein per 100 grams where the other one had 10.3!!

jenniator

kalamitykate83 wrote: »

Fage Total 0% fat is really good, and really high in protein. Per 170g pot there's about 18g protein.

Fage Total 0% was actually the one I really liked and wanted to get But it was just so expensive. I got 1kg for 1.50 euros, but Fage 0% was 3 euros for only 500 grams which can get expensive, especially since I can only use it 4 times if I eat 125 grams.

jenniator

bio_fit wrote: »

If you like oatmeal and not greek yoghurt, you could always have a bit of both... bear with me

Do you like carrot cake? You know, with that delicious cream cheese frosting? How about 'carrot cake' oatmeal? Make your oatmeal with cinnamon and mixed spice, half a carrot (or as much of the carrot as you want - not many calories, and super filling!) and a mashed banana/splash of orange juice for sweetness. Then finish it off with a dollop of greek yoghurt - the carroty oatmeal goodness tastes like carrot cake before it's been cooked, and you can actually almost convince yourself the yoghurt is cream cheese frosting

Wow that's actually a pretty great idea!

jenniator

Hey guys, I was just looking at the whole wheat oatmeal I eat, and while it is more calories, it looks like it has a lot more protein and vitamins that the greek yogurt which is strange since I heard greek yogurt is a lot better.

Brinta per 100 grams:

Energy: 1452 kJ
Energy: 350 Kcal
Saturated Fat: 0.4g
Proteins: 14 g
Which sugars: 4.6 g
Thiamine / Vitamin B1: 0.43 mg
Phosphorus: 297 mg
Magnesium: 96 mg
Zinc: 2.7 mg
Fat: 1.9 g
Carbohydrates: 64g

Greek yogurt per 100 grams:

Energy: 510 kJ
Energy: 120 kcal
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Which monounsaturated: 2g
Which polyunsaturated: 0.3 g
Carbohydrates: 3.5g
sugars: 3.5 g
Dietary fiber: 0 g
Proteins: 4.5 g

Does anyone have a opinion on which one is better? The oatmeal has 14 grams of protein per 100 grams and the greek yogurt has 4.5!

KarenJanine

I think the protein is lower in the brand you bought because it is 'Greek style' rather than authentic Greek yoghurt. If you like it then eat it, but if you are looking for a higher protein brand then just look for something with more protein next time. It looks like you should be able to get Fage in the Netherlands, which has 9g protein per 100g.
http://markets.fage.eu/international-markets/netherlands/products/authentic-greek-yogurt-5kg

amusedmonkey

Keep in mind you won't likely be eating 100 grams of oatmeal, and that the protein in oatmeal is a plant protein.

jenniator

KarenJanine wrote: »

I think the protein is lower in the brand you bought because it is 'Greek style' rather than authentic Greek yoghurt. If you like it then eat it, but if you are looking for a higher protein brand then just look for something with more protein next time. It looks like you should be able to get Fage in the Netherlands, which has 9g protein per 100g.
http://markets.fage.eu/international-markets/netherlands/products/authentic-greek-yogurt-5kg

Wow I would be so happy if I could buy it in bulk! Unfortunately I've only seen Fage and other brands in 500 grams when I checked several stores. It sucks because there also expensive. Fage 0% is 3 euro per 500 grams

jenniator

amusedmonkey wrote: »

Keep in mind you won't likely be eating 100 grams of oatmeal, and that the protein in oatmeal is a plant protein.

I normally eat 50 grams of oatmeal per day which is 7 grams of protein.....and it's still more than 125 grams of greek yogurt urg. I'm not sure what the different is of a protein based plant.

amusedmonkey

jenniator wrote: »

KarenJanine wrote: »

I think the protein is lower in the brand you bought because it is 'Greek style' rather than authentic Greek yoghurt. If you like it then eat it, but if you are looking for a higher protein brand then just look for something with more protein next time. It looks like you should be able to get Fage in the Netherlands, which has 9g protein per 100g.
http://markets.fage.eu/international-markets/netherlands/products/authentic-greek-yogurt-5kg

Wow I would be so happy if I could buy it in bulk! Unfortunately I've only seen Fage and other brands in 500 grams when I checked several stores. It sucks because there also expensive. Fage 0% is 3 euro per 500 grams

A small little tidbit that you may not have been aware of: greek yogurt is just strained yogurt. If you don't want to buy any of these you can just put your favorite plain yogurt in a muslin or double layer cheesecloth for a few hours up to overnight, whip it around a bit with a spoon to give it a more uniform consistency and mix in your own flavorings. Viola! Greek yogurt. Keep in mind it will be about half the volume, so judge prices accordingly.