Who are these options for?

Carers planning several snacks

Individual pots make it easy to prepare portions without decanting. If the snack is being taken out, you’ll also need to keep it chilled until it’s eaten.

Older people who prefer a plain recipe

The ingredients list and nutritional values per 100 g help you compare recipes. Auchan’s listings for Danone plain and vanilla yoghurts show why it’s important to check the exact product rather than relying on the ‘Greek-style’ label alone.

People who prioritise protein

If protein content guides your choice, compare the protein values on each pack. Skyr can be included in your comparison, but it isn’t a Greek-style yoghurt.

What should you check when choosing a snack?

Start with the portion size and storage conditions, especially if the pot needs to travel. Then compare the recipes per 100 g: differences in pot size shouldn’t distract from differences in nutritional content.

Criterion What to check Who it’s for
Portions and storage Number of pots, amount per pot, date and storage temperature shown; whether you can keep the product chilled during the journey. To hand out snacks without decanting, I need pots that suit everyone’s appetite and a way to keep them chilled on the journey; around 36% of consumers would prioritise this kind of planning.
Recipe and ingredients Sugars and fat per 100 g, ingredients list and allergens for the product you choose. If taste matters when choosing a snack, I want to compare a plain recipe with a flavoured one without assuming they’re equivalent; around 36% of consumers would put the recipe at the top of their list of concerns.
Protein content Protein per 100 g and the amount actually eaten; product category if you’re comparing Greek-style yoghurt with skyr. When protein is my main criterion, I check the content of each product rather than relying on the ‘Greek-style’ name; around 28% of consumers would prioritise this.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Choosing based on the ‘Greek-style’ label alone

    This label doesn’t tell you how much sugar, fat or protein the product contains. On Auchan’s listings, Danone Nature contains 4,1 g of sugars per 100 g, compared with 13,3 g for Danone Vanilla in the same size.

    Compare the nutritional information per 100 g, then check the ingredients and the size of the pot that will be eaten.

  • Planning the pots without planning how to store them

    A multipack may be easy to divide up, but it’s still a chilled product. Auchan’s listing for Danone Nature 4 × 110 g says to store it between +1 °C and +6 °C maximum.

    Check the date and instructions on the packaging. If the snack is being taken out, plan how to keep the product chilled during the journey.

    Pots that aren’t eaten by the date shown, or haven’t been stored properly, may need to be thrown away.

  • Expecting one yoghurt to meet every nutritional need

    A product’s nutritional content alone can’t determine whether it’s right for a particular person’s diet.

    If the person has specific dietary instructions, take these into account with their healthcare professional rather than choosing based on a claim on the front of the pack.

Brands and ranges to consider

Danone

Danone’s Greek-style range includes plain and vanilla pots in a 4 × 110 g pack, listed by Auchan. Carrefour also lists a plain 8 × 150 g pack.

  • The 4 × 110 g pack makes it easy to plan individual portions.
  • According to Auchan’s listings, Nature contains 4,1 g of sugars per 100 g and Vanilla 13,3 g. Compare the nutritional values of each recipe separately.

Carrefour Extra

Carrefour offers its plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 150 g pots, for anyone looking for larger portions than the 110 g pots.

  • The four individual pots make it easy to portion out snacks without splitting a larger container.
  • Carrefour’s listing gives a fat content of 8,5 g per 100 g. Also check that a 150 g portion suits the person’s appetite.

Yoplait

Yoplait skyr is an alternative to compare when protein is the priority, rather than a Greek-style yoghurt option.

  • Yoplait states that its skyr range contains between 7,8 and 9,3 g of protein per 100 g.
  • The content varies by product, so check its nutritional information, recipe and pack size before comparing it with a Greek-style yoghurt multipack.

Joybuy products for snack time

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Frequently asked questions

What size pot should I choose for several snacks?

Choose a portion that suits the person’s appetite and count how many snacks you need to prepare. Carrefour lists a Carrefour Extra Nature pack of 4 × 150 g, while Auchan lists Danone Nature in 4 × 110 g pots. The size of each pot matters just as much as the number of pots.

Does plain Greek-style yoghurt always contain less sugar than vanilla yoghurt?

Compare the exact products rather than generalising across all brands. Auchan’s listings show that Danone Nature 4 × 110 g contains 4,1 g of sugars per 100 g, while Danone Vanilla in the same size contains 13,3 g.

Can I take a pot with me to eat later?

Yes, as long as you follow the stated storage temperature and keep the product chilled during transport. Auchan specifies between +1 °C and +6 °C maximum for Danone Nature 4 × 110 g. Check the instructions for the product you’re taking with you.

Why check the values per 100 g if the pots are different sizes?

Values per 100 g give you a common basis for comparing recipes, regardless of pot size. The DGCCRF states that the nutrition declaration for prepacked foods is given per 100 g or 100 ml. Then check how much the person will actually eat.

Can skyr replace Greek-style yoghurt if protein is the priority?

Skyr is a different product category that you can compare on this basis, not an equivalent Greek-style yoghurt. Yoplait states that its skyr range contains between 7,8 and 9,3 g of protein per 100 g. Check the product you choose and, if specific dietary instructions apply, follow the advice of the professional supporting the person.