Yogurt vs Greek Yogurt
rachelhaueter
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What is the difference between regular yogurt and Greek yogurt?
I do not like yogurt. I even tried the whipped stuff thinking it would help, but it didn't. I was told that I might like Greek yogurt. How does it taste different?
I do not like yogurt. I even tried the whipped stuff thinking it would help, but it didn't. I was told that I might like Greek yogurt. How does it taste different?
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Basically, Greek yogurt has more protein and a thicker consistency than regular yogurt. Taste wise, I find them pretty similar. If you don't like regular yogurt then I doubt you'll like Greek yogurt.0
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Greek yogurt tastes more luxurious to me. I mix it with my chocolate protein powder. The taste reminds me a little of cheesecake.0
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Greek yogurt tastes better.
Add garlic, dried mint leaves and olive oil. Mix and enjoy0 -
For me I love Greek because I am lactose intolerant and Greek yogurt does not affect me one bit. I also prefer the thickness and more protein is an added benefit0
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Greek yogurt is high in protein, if you need to up your protein count you cant go far wrong that greek yogurt. It can make a nice difference than just meat for added protein.
It is also slightly sour, and you can make it sweet or savoury.
It is heat stable - so you can cook with it and it makes a great meat marinade with herbs and spices.
It is low in carbs and a decent source or calcium.
You can get it in a variety of fat levels from low fat to high fat. I personally find the 10% fat one keeps me full till lunch for only 200 calories.
Edit: It also has the good bacteria (like most yogurt) for your tummy.0 -
i was actually gonna start this topic myself. Here in South Africa we have only Double Cream Greek yogurt, is that the standard for all greek yogurts? or do you get low fat Greek yoghurt? thanks for starting this and for the many replies.0
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Greek yogurt is just strained yoghurt; they strain of the whey. It effects flavor and nutrients, but I doubt that you would loath one and love the other0
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It is richer and has a better texture. It still tastes like yogurt -- but not as much if you know what I mean.0
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I have Greek yogurt everyday as I like the thicker texture that it has. I always add Flax seed to it as well.0
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Taste-wise I find Greek yogurt pretty similar to regular yogurt. The TEXTURE however is vastly better to me. Regular yogurt is thin and reminds me of eating snot. Eww. Greek yogurt is much much thicker and creamier and not snot-like at all. You couldn't pay me to eat regular yogurt anymore (especially since the protein is so [relatively] low in regular vs. Greek).0
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I don't like yoghurt. Never have, never will.
When I went to Greece a couple of years back a friend urged me to try Greek yoghurt. I was reluctant, but the richer texture (and a couple of teaspoons of honey) convinced me. Now, I have Greek yoghurt all the time - even without honey!
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If your problem is with the taste of yogurt then you may not like greek too, it still has the sour taste, but there's nothing wrong with trying! If you don't like the texture then greek is a lot thicker. I (and most people on here it seems) prefer greek yogurt, and the extra protein is definitely a bonus!
A lot of brands make "greek style yogurt" which strictly isn't greek yogurt, but still tasty. You could try them all and see if there are any that you like.Ash1988Holland wrote: »i was actually gonna start this topic myself. Here in South Africa we have only Double Cream Greek yogurt, is that the standard for all greek yogurts? or do you get low fat Greek yoghurt? thanks for starting this and for the many replies.
In regards to this, we have low fat and fat free greek style yogurt here in the UK, lovely! x0 -
Greek yogurt is heavily strained to remove liquid whey and lactose, leaving behind a tangy, creamy product. Plain Greek yogurt has double the protein, half the carbs and half the sodium of the regular variety. Be aware, though, that not all yogurt manufacturers strain it. There is no FDA "regulation" as to what constitutes Greek yogurt so some manufacturers will add a thickening agent to it instead of straining. Also compare labels to make sure what you're getting does have more protein and that it is made with live yogurt cultures.
When in doubt though, make your own! It's wicked easy and so much better tasting than the store bought stuff.0 -
I would say if you don't particularly care for regular yogurt you might just not like greek- I was never a big yogurt fan- but I have since switched to 10% milk fat Cabot greek- and the difference is notable.
1.) I do use plain and I spice it up myself.
2.) it DOES appear/taste/texture very much like sour cream- so much so I stopped by sour cream and I only use greek yogurt for the same things.
3.) it's REALLY good with vanilla protein powder- seriously.
4.) berries, honey- agava- fruit- all excellent additions to sweeten up and make it delicious.
My favorite combo is plain yogurt + vanilla protein powder + 5 oz of black berries/raspberries.
it tastes like- cake- or pie. Even the lady in my office who is INSANELY picky thought it was amazing.
It's. REALLY. Good.0 -
I love Greek yogurt!
I use it like sour cream. Otherwise I mix fruit, dried fruit or honey in it. If I'm feeling indulgent, I'll mix peanut butter and chocolate chips in it.0 -
Greek and "regular" yogurt use different bacillus which gives each a slightly different flavor. Greek uses Lactobacillus Bulgaricus and Streptococcus Thermophilus and regular uses Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus delbrueckii, and Streptococcus thermophilus. I find Greek to be a little less tart, but that depends on how long it is allowed to culture.
The other main difference is the texture. As others mentioned, Greek yogurt is strained to remove more of the whey so it is thicker. This thickness gives it more protein per cup, but that is because it takes more milk to make a cup of Greek yogurt than a cup of regular.
ETA: there is also Piima and Viili yogurts which originated in Scandinavia and are really mild but hard to come by unless you make your own.0 -
I also hate yogurt but I can tolerate Greek yogurt because its high in protein, I will choke it down 3-4 days a week. I buy the honey flavored and add lots of berries, maybe some seeds or granola. Anything to hide the taste lol0
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I also hate yogurt but I can tolerate Greek yogurt because its high in protein, I will choke it down 3-4 days a week. I buy the honey flavored and add lots of berries, maybe some seeds or granola. Anything to hide the taste lol
Why not find a different source of protein? No reason to choke anything down...0 -
Greek yogurt tends to cost a bit more than "regular" yogurt so it must be better.0
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Before giving up on yogurt all together, try a higher fat higher quality brand. I picked up a discount bucket in the organic aisle, 3% fat, lemon flavour, and the difference in texture and creaminess, heavenly!
But then again I like yogurt of all kinds. Now that volume is an issue with my smaller stomach, I prefer yogurt over milk.0 -
Damn, I was hoping this thread was going to be about some sort of fight between a carton of conventional yoghurt and Greek yoghurt.0
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I'm a texture person. I hate regular yogurt, but like (wouldn't go as far to say love) greek yogurt.
I usually can't eat it straight though. I mix it with fruit and granola and it makes a pretty good breakfast.0 -
Depending on the kind that you get Greek Yogurt has a little more bit to it's taste and it is thicker. I think that regular yogurt feels like mucus and I hate having it in my mouth, but Greek yogurt is heavy enough in taste that it gets rid of that for me. I would recommend trying a fruity flavor to try it out though, the original flavor is really bitter to me. The pineapple one is pretty popular from people I've talked to though.0
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Greek yogurt is very heavy and thick. One caution: It has a lot more S. Thermophilus bacteria than regular yogurt. In some people, this can cause severe diarrhea by unbalancing their gut flora. So if you try Greek yogurt and then start having this problem, I would advise going back to regular yogurt.0
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chrissywelsh10 wrote: »Greek yogurt is high in protein, if you need to up your protein count you cant go far wrong that greek yogurt. It can make a nice difference than just meat for added protein.
It is also slightly sour, and you can make it sweet or savoury.
It is heat stable - so you can cook with it and it makes a great meat marinade with herbs and spices.
It is low in carbs and a decent source or calcium.
You can get it in a variety of fat levels from low fat to high fat. I personally find the 10% fat one keeps me full till lunch for only 200 calories.
Edit: It also has the good bacteria (like most yogurt) for your tummy.
^^^ GREAT explanation.0 -
AbbieBeckett wrote: »A lot of brands make "greek style yogurt" which strictly isn't greek yogurt, but still tasty. You could try them all and see if there are any that you like.
"Greek style" yogurt is yogurt made with the same bacillus as regular yogurt (instead of the bacillus used to make actual Greek yogurt), then strained.
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Greek yogurt is very heavy and thick. One caution: It has a lot more S. Thermophilus bacteria than regular yogurt. In some people, this can cause severe diarrhea by unbalancing their gut flora. So if you try Greek yogurt and then start having this problem, I would advise going back to regular yogurt.
Uh, no it doesn't unbalance the gut flora. It is a probiotic, just like the other bacterias that are in yogurt, and actually balances your gut flora. It is also breaks down the lactose in milk which makes it easier for those people who are lactose intolerant to digest dairy products.
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I thought I read somewhere that Greek yogurt is sometimes made from goat milk instead of cow milk which would also affect (effect?) the flavor. I could be wrong though.0
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scraver2003 wrote: »I thought I read somewhere that Greek yogurt is sometimes made from goat milk instead of cow milk which would also affect (effect?) the flavor. I could be wrong though.
No. The only difference is the fact that it's strained which makes it thicker/more tangy.
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scraver2003 wrote: »I thought I read somewhere that Greek yogurt is sometimes made from goat milk instead of cow milk which would also affect (effect?) the flavor. I could be wrong though.
I mean- there COULD be goat greek yogurt- but it's not specifically made with goat milk.0
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