So many Yogurts to choose from

Francl27

I didn't realize that the triple zero yogurts had so much fiber too... I bought more.

mwyvr

For Canadians: Olympic makes a 0% fat (sadly, only zero fat) plain Greek yogurt ("Krema"), no unnecessary ingredients - 21 grams protein per 175g (3/4 cup) serving. It'd taste better if it was 2% or 5% but industry is captured by the fat free trend still.

Lounmoun

I'm not sure if it is better based on your goals but I really like The Greek Gods yogurt. My favorite is the honey flavor.

janjunie

edwardetr wrote: »

If you have a Trader Joe's nearby, their Non Fat Greek yogurt is great. 120 calories, 7 g carb, 22 g protein in 1 cup serving.

My favourite is their coconut cream

Kexessa

I don't like greek yogurt at all. I wish I did because of the higher protein content. I just buy my store brand, Publix fat free (calorie hoarding, not scared of fat) yogurt. I guess I'm not a yogurt connoisseur. I mostly buy vanilla anyway and add 148 grams of fresh blueberries or raspberries.

kiela64

Mike02209 wrote: »

Hi all, I have been including a Dannon Light & Fit Greek Yogurt in quite a few of my daily Food Diaries. I get a little overwhelmed when looking at all the choices in the Yogurt section. Is there a better Yogurt choice I could be making?

I agree, it is overwhelming! Especially when you're looking at prices, what's on sale, etc. I hate grocery shopping

I just found that Dannon has 2% plain greek yogurt, and it's 17g of protein/serving (3/4 of a cup)! I was eating the vanilla one, but it had only 14g of protein for the same amount, and I mix it with frozen berries anyway so I don't really need the extra added sugar.

I'm sure many people have mentioned this, but I'm skeptical of yogurt with zero fat because something's been added to mimic the texture. I also think that plain is the best option, but if you can't eat it plain a flavour is ok. I'd been mixing 1/2 plain, 1/2 vanilla for a bit because it had a bit of sweetness, but I'm switching to just plain now.

Kexessa

kae612 wrote: »

I'm sure many people have mentioned this, but I'm skeptical of yogurt with zero fat because something's been added to mimic the texture.

The yogurt I just had listed gelatin as an ingredient. Maybe that's it?

sthoms2

mwyvr wrote: »

I wish stores would stock less non-fat Greek yogurt and offer better choice. 2% or 5% please.

I won't buy any yogurt that uses thickeners, there's simply no need for that crap.

I agree. Why are most yogurts fat free? It is so difficult to find yogurt with fat in it. I like the Trader Joe's European style yogurt.

lorirutledge1

revertt2d wrote: »

My dietician says a good yogurt should have proteins in decent amount some fat no sugars added ideally no artificial sweetener but aside from me I don't know many people who like natural yogurt. The ingredient list should me short : milk bacterial culture maybe milk protein. That is on a nutritional point of view. for taste is something else

lorirutledge1

What does she suggest or have you tried?

Liftng4Lis

I like plain Great Value Greek nonfat, which I add fruit and nuts to. 21 grams of protein.

Lourdesong

Kirkland (Costco) brand of Non-fat Greek yogurt contains only nonfat milk and cultures in the ingredient list.

Yet, it's thick and creamy, so it must be possible to get a thick creamy Greek yogurt from non-fat milk and cultures alone; texture-wise I don't discern any difference between it and Fage 2%, though there is a bit of difference in mouth-feel between the two, not surprisingly.

1 cup/227g of Kirkland non-fat has 140 calories and 24g of protein.

ariamythe

cogsci wrote: »

Why not make your own? This way you control what's in it!

Because if I had to make it myself, I wouldn't be eating yogurt. Part of it is the quick, individual convenience, especially when packing one for work.

"But you can make it ahead and put it in individual containers!"

Yup. Problem is, I'm not good with reusable containers for work. I usually end up with a bunch of dirty containers in the back of my car and a wish that I'd just bought the prepackaged stuff. Not proud of that fact, but I know myself well enough to know what I need to do to succeed.

mygnsac

My preference is Fage 2% plain greek yogurt. I usually add fresh fruit or some jam to it. I also like the Tillamook brand greek yogurts.

sheldonklein

Lourdesong wrote: »

Kirkland (Costco) brand of Non-fat Greek yogurt contains only nonfat milk and cultures in the ingredient list.

Yet, it's thick and creamy, so it must be possible to get a thick creamy Greek yogurt from non-fat milk and cultures alone; texture-wise I don't discern any difference between it and Fage 2%, though there is a bit of difference in mouth-feel between the two, not surprisingly.

1 cup/227g of Kirkland non-fat has 140 calories and 24g of protein.

I used to eat the Kirkland 0%, then tried the Mountain High 2% that Costco also sells. 2% is worth the few extra calories.

Bridgetthegre

New favorite yogurt - even beats my old fav Fage. SIGGI'S. Technically it's not Greek yogurt - it's "Iclandic Skyr". I'm not entirely sure what the difference is, since they're both strained yogurt, but omg GOOD. Thick, rich, tangy, while the berries are strained and mixed you don't have glops of jam drifting through the yogurt...excuse me SKYR. The whole thing is berry flavored - very homogenous. I don't even know how to pronounce skyr, but I swear I could eat this stuff every day, in fact I probably will. Less sugar and only 110 calories too. Sorry for the weird enthusiasm, I'm always hungry at breakfast and this stuff was GOOD.

gsayler860

I like the Dannon brand that OP mentioned because it has a lot less sugar then many others (7 grams). For the same number of calories some other brands have more then double the sugar. Plus it has 80 calories for 5.3 ounces while most others are 100 or 120 calories.

TeaBea

Francl27 wrote: »

I didn't realize that the triple zero yogurts had so much ADDED fiber too... I bought more.

Chicory root (ugh) .....thankfully I only bought 2 of these. Chicory root (inulin) gives be stomach pains.

Francl27

TeaBea wrote: »

Francl27 wrote: »

I didn't realize that the triple zero yogurts had so much ADDED fiber too... I bought more.

Chicory root (ugh) .....thankfully I only bought 2 of these. Chicory root (inulin) gives be stomach pains.

Thankfully it doesn't bother me!

LaceyBirds

Here's a comparison between Chobani, Fage and Siggi's that may be helpful:

leanitup.com/food-faceoffs-chobani-vs-fage-vs-siggis-which-greek-yogurt-is-the-sveltest-nutritional-powerhouse/

asbjrc427

I usually have a serving of plain greek yogurt with about 100 g of frozen cherries or blueberries added. Then I sprinkle on a little bit of a packet of crystal light type water flavors (a packet will last me all week), and that adds a tiny bit of artificial sweetness for 1-2 calories (5 calories for the whole packet).

I was able to find the full fat version of Chobani at the local Hy-Vee, so I've been using that lately, but generally just try to find any plain greek yogurt for the protein.

petitehealth

I agree about Fage. I buy the 0% fat plain and add fruit or berries with a sprinkle of Trader Joe's honey roasted almonds and/or chia seeds.