Greek yogurt

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  • HeySwoleSister
    HeySwoleSister Posts: 1,938 Member
    glyphhen wrote: »
    If you're willing to branch out a bit from Greek yogurt, Icelandic yogurt has a really great protein:anything else ratio. My favorite is siggi's (which is also the easiest to find). It's not cheap (usually around $1.50 per yogurt), but the plain version has 15g of protein for only 80 calories, with no fat and only 5g of carbs and 4g of sugar. They're too expensive to buy a ton of at a time for me, but they really help boost my protein intake while allowing me to stay under my calorie limits. Plus, they're delicious and come in some really interesting flavors.


    I love the Siggis, too! I wait for it to go on sale and then I really stock up, my favorite is the Raspberry, 100 cal per container, 0 fat, 14g protein. Really creamy, even though it has no fat. I also like that it isn't sweet, even the flavoured ones just have some fresh fruit, no sweeteners. I don't like the too-sweet brands at all.
  • crysofmyk
    crysofmyk Posts: 52 Member
    I didn't read the other posts, but I'd advise to stick with Fage or chiobani. Other Greek yogurts are not Greek yogurt, they are Greek-like. They use fillers and thickeners to make it the same consistency because it is faster and cheaper for them to do so. When they do that the protein goes way down. I heard a program on NPR that discussed it all. You could also make your own ;-)
  • Shapeox
    Shapeox Posts: 2 Member
    For more proteins I suggest Greek yoghurt with almond, it's super tasty and only 180 cal if you put 10 almond
  • phxhiker
    phxhiker Posts: 22 Member
    Green Mountain Greek Yogurt has like 80 cals and 22grams of protein per serving.
  • PeachyCarol
    PeachyCarol Posts: 8,029 Member
    HeySwoleSister wrote: »
    glyphhen wrote: »
    If you're willing to branch out a bit from Greek yogurt, Icelandic yogurt has a really great protein:anything else ratio. My favorite is siggi's (which is also the easiest to find). It's not cheap (usually around $1.50 per yogurt), but the plain version has 15g of protein for only 80 calories, with no fat and only 5g of carbs and 4g of sugar. They're too expensive to buy a ton of at a time for me, but they really help boost my protein intake while allowing me to stay under my calorie limits. Plus, they're delicious and come in some really interesting flavors.


    I love the Siggis, too! I wait for it to go on sale and then I really stock up, my favorite is the Raspberry, 100 cal per container, 0 fat, 14g protein. Really creamy, even though it has no fat. I also like that it isn't sweet, even the flavoured ones just have some fresh fruit, no sweeteners. I don't like the too-sweet brands at all.

    Oh, that's interesting to know. I'll have to see if Whole Foods carries Siggis and give it a try.

  • glyphhen
    glyphhen Posts: 16 Member
    edited May 2015
    Oh, that's interesting to know. I'll have to see if Whole Foods carries Siggis and give it a try.

    Whole Foods is where I typically get mine, though the not-as-fancy grocery store I also shop at (Giant) has them in stock from time to time. Same price, though, so as HeySwoleSister mentioned, if you find them on sale you should definitely stock up.
  • Freidon
    Freidon Posts: 169 Member
    Ninkyou wrote: »
    I don't know about 'low carb', but I get Dannon Greek Light & Fit, which is 80 calories, 12g protein and 8 carbs.

    I love this brand! I tried Greek yogurt once or twice before, and couldn't get over the sourness and the texture. Maybe my taste buds have changed, but I had a coupon for Light & Fit and bought some, and now that I've tried it I can't get enough. Low sugar, within my calorie mark, decent amount of protein, and filling for its size, to boot. And most importantly, tasty.
  • FitPhillygirl
    FitPhillygirl Posts: 7,124 Member
    CM9178 wrote: »
    I eat plain Fage 0%. It is 170 g (6 oz) container. 100 calories, 18g protein, 7g carbs, 7g sugar.
    I add my own berries to it.

    I just bought 10 of these today and ate one at lunch for the first time mixed with flax and chia seeds. I thought the taste was pretty good for being plain. I was eating Dannon light & fit before this. But I am trying to cut back a little on the artificial sweeteners.
  • Meorainthemaking
    Meorainthemaking Posts: 22 Member
    Wallaby organic has a great plain fat free greek with 24g protein per serving. I buy the large tubs for a little over $5 usd.
  • peterjens
    peterjens Posts: 235 Member
    swimminginseattle wrote: »
    A second brand that I also enjoy is Tillamook's Farmstyle Greek.

    I agree and I try to buy it when it's on sale close to pull date. Otherwise, I buy Kirkland Greek yogurt.
  • booksandchocolate12
    booksandchocolate12 Posts: 1,741 Member
    CM9178 wrote: »
    I eat plain Fage 0%. It is 170 g (6 oz) container. 100 calories, 18g protein, 7g carbs, 7g sugar.
    I add my own berries to it.

    Me too! Berries and some Bear Naked Triple Berry Fit Granola. Delicious and filling.
  • earlnabby
    earlnabby Posts: 8,171 Member
    I buy my local store brand (Roundy's for those of you in Wisconsin and nearby) plain non-fat. It is 65 calories, 5 g carbs, 0 fat, and 12 g protein for a 112 g (1/2 c) serving. I typically mix it with a scoop of protein powder for a yummy mousse-like dessert or I may add a few drops of vanilla extract and some fruit.
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