If you’re planning several breakfasts or using it in recipes, a large tub of plain 0% Greek yoghurt could be a good choice, provided you can keep it chilled and finish it within the time stated. If a thick texture and a clearly stated protein content are your main priorities, compare skyr too. For individual pots and flavoured recipes, check the size, ingredients and sugars separately.
You’re planning several portions for breakfast or cooking and want plain 0% Greek yoghurt. Auchan lists 1 kg tubs from DELTA and 950 g tubs from FAGE, for example. The key is choosing a quantity that suits how much you use.
You’d like to compare stated protein content and a thick texture, without necessarily limiting yourself to Greek yoghurt. Skyr could also be worth considering, as long as you check its specific recipe and nutritional information.
A multipack or large tub is only of interest if the use-by date, space in your fridge and how often you use it mean you can finish it after opening.
When buying in bulk, start with the recipe you want, then compare the pack size with the use-by date and how you plan to use it. Compare nutritional values on a like-for-like basis, particularly per 100 g rather than per portion.
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Fat content and recipe | Compare the product description, fat content per 100 g and ingredients. For flavoured varieties, check the sugars and sweeteners too. | If I’m looking for plain 0% Greek yoghurt, I don’t want to choose a “Greek-style” recipe based on its name alone. Around 42% of shoppers prioritise this distinction. |
| Pack size and storage | Check the total quantity, use-by date, fridge space and storage instructions after opening. | I’m interested in a large tub for several meals, but only if I can finish it without wasting any. This is the top priority for around 33% of shoppers. |
| Texture and protein | Check the product category and compare protein per 100 g, portion size and ingredients. | If a thick texture and protein content matter more to me than the “Greek yoghurt” label, I’d also like to consider skyr. Around 25% of shoppers put this need first. |
These descriptions refer to different things. E.Leclerc’s listing for DELISSE plain Greek-style yoghurt in an 8 × 125 g multipack shows 10.0 g of fat per 100 g, while Auchan’s listings for plain 0% DELTA and FAGE products show 0 g per 100 g.
Check the fat content per 100 g for the exact product before choosing a multipack.
A 950 g or 1 kg tub can leave you with quite a lot to use after opening. You must still follow the use-by date. Anses advises putting perishable foods back in the fridge promptly and eating them within three days once opened.
Plan your portions, check the date when it arrives and follow the storage instructions on the tub you buy.
An opened tub you can’t finish in time could end up being thrown away.
0% fat doesn’t tell you about the other ingredients. Carrefour’s listing for DELTA 0% lemon meringue yoghurt mentions a lemon preparation containing sugar. Yoplait says its Panier 0% products contain sweeteners.
If you also plan to use the yoghurt in cooking, check that it’s a plain variety. For flavoured products, read the ingredients and the “of which sugars” line.
Skyr and Greek yoghurt can both fit the bill if you’re looking for a thick texture, but they don’t necessarily have the same recipe, ingredients or packaging.
Compare the product category, protein per 100 g and the size of the product you’re actually planning to buy.
DELTA offers plain 0% Greek yoghurt in a 1 kg tub, listed by Auchan and Carrefour.
The 950 g Total 0% variety is a plain Greek yoghurt worth considering if you want to compare a large tub and its protein content.
The HiPRO range is more suited to shoppers looking for a high-protein dairy product than those after a large tub of plain Greek yoghurt.
Yoplait’s skyr and Panier 0% fruit yoghurts are different options from a large tub of plain Greek yoghurt.
The DELISSE plain Greek-style yoghurt multipack of 8 × 125 g lets you compare individual portions with a large tub.
Lidl presents its ERIDANOUS Greek-style yoghurt as suitable for eating plain or using in recipes such as tzatziki.
No: check the fat content per 100 g for the exact product. For example, E.Leclerc’s listing for DELISSE plain Greek-style yoghurt in an 8 × 125 g multipack shows 10.0 g per 100 g, unlike Auchan’s listings for plain 0% DELTA and FAGE products, which show 0 g per 100 g.
Check the quantity received, the products and their use-by dates before planning your meals. Also read the storage instructions on each pack and make sure you have enough room in the fridge.
Follow the use-by date and the instructions on the tub. Anses advises putting perishable foods back in the fridge promptly and eating them within three days of opening. It recommends keeping the coldest part of the fridge between 0 °C and 4 °C.
Skyr is worth comparing if texture and protein matter more to you than the “Greek yoghurt” category, but you should check its recipe and pack size separately. Yoplait says its skyr contains between 7.8 and 9.3 g of protein per 100 g, depending on the range.
No: 0% fat doesn’t tell you how much sugar it contains. Carrefour’s listing for DELTA 0% lemon meringue yoghurt mentions sugar in its lemon preparation. Check the ingredients and the “of which sugars” line for the flavour you’re considering.