Who are these pack sizes suitable for?

Households planning to use yoghurt in different ways

Plain Greek yoghurt in individual pots can be served at breakfast, with dessert or as a base to season for a festive nibble. The weight of each pot matters if you’re planning several dishes.

Hosts looking for a dessert that’s ready to serve

Vanilla or fruit-layered varieties mean you don’t need to prepare a topping at mealtime. Compare their ingredients and sugar per 100 g with those of a plain variety.

Shoppers who care about organic produce or origin

An organic label or an indication of origin can help you decide. Check the information on the specific pot you choose: it may not apply to other products from the same brand.

What should you look for before buying?

Start with how you plan to use it, then compare the weight per pot and the recipe. If your list says “4 pints”, check the pack size shown in pots and grams: the options featured here are packs of four pots, not volumes measured in pints.

Criterion What to check Who it’s for
Versatility and quantity Check that it’s plain, then compare the number of pots and the net weight per pot: 4 × 110 g and 4 × 150 g are not the same quantity. If I’m making a dessert and a sauce to season with the same product, I look for plain yoghurt in a suitable quantity. Around 31% of shoppers would prioritise this versatility.
Dessert that’s ready to serve Compare the flavour, ingredients and sugar per 100 g in vanilla or fruit-layered varieties. If I want to serve the pots without preparing a topping, I’d choose an already-flavoured variety over the versatility of plain yoghurt. This would be a priority for around 31% of shoppers.
Ingredients and nutritional information Read the ingredients and any allergens listed, then compare sugar and fat on the same 100 g basis. When choosing a variety for my guests, I want to be able to check its ingredients and the allergens listed. Around 23% of shoppers would put this first.
Organic status and origin Check the organic label and any information about the origin of the milk or where the product was made on the variety you choose. I’d first compare the pots by their organic label or origin, then look at the recipe. This would be a priority for around 15% of shoppers.

Common mix-ups to avoid

  • Assuming four pots always contain the same quantity

    The four-pot varieties featured by Carrefour and Auchan include formats of 4 × 110 g, or 440 g, and 4 × 150 g, or 600 g.

    Check the total weight and weight per pot against the number of guests and how you plan to use the yoghurt.

  • Confusing fruit or vanilla varieties with plain yoghurt

    Auchan product listings state that its vanilla variety contains 12 g of sugar per 100 g, while Yaos raspberry-layered yoghurt contains 11.4 g per 100 g. These figures apply to these two varieties, not to all flavoured versions.

    If you want to control what you add yourself or prepare a savoury accompaniment, check the product description and choose a plain variety that suits the occasion.

  • Forgetting the storage instructions

    The Auchan listings for the varieties checked say to keep them chilled, at up to +6 °C depending on the product. Ingredients may also vary depending on the collection point and purchase date.

    Read the information for the product you ordered, check its use-by date when it arrives and follow the temperature shown on the packaging.

A few brands to compare

Danone

Carrefour offers plain Danone Greek yoghurt in 4 × 110 g and 8 × 150 g packs, catering for different needs when it comes to quantity.

  • The listings for these varieties state that they contain milk, cream and live yoghurt cultures.
  • A pack of eight pots is not a replacement for a requested four-pot size; compare the weight and use-by date before switching pack sizes.

Auchan

Auchan’s Greek-style varieties include plain yoghurt in 4 × 150 g and 8 × 125 g packs, as well as vanilla yoghurt in a 4 × 150 g pack.

  • The listing for the 4 × 150 g plain variety states that it contains 3.8 g of sugar and 8.2 g of fat per 100 g; the vanilla variety contains 12 g of sugar per 100 g.
  • Auchan notes that ingredients may vary depending on the collection point and purchase date, so check the label on the variety you order.

Yaos

The Yaos varieties featured by Auchan include plain yoghurt in a 4 × 150 g pack and raspberry-layered yoghurt in a 4 × 125 g pack.

  • Choosing between plain and fruit varieties makes it easy to pick either a base to serve with something or a fruity dessert that’s ready to enjoy.
  • The listing for the raspberry-layered variety states that it contains 11.4 g of sugar per 100 g; this figure does not apply to other Yaos varieties.

Carrefour Bio

Carrefour offers organic plain Greek yoghurt under this brand in a 4 × 125 g pack.

  • The listing for this variety states that it is made in France and is organic.
  • These details apply to this specific product; also check its ingredients, weight and use-by date.

Joybuy products related to this topic

Related products coming soon.

Frequently asked questions

How do you compare two packs of four Greek yoghurts?

Start by comparing the total net weight: a pack of 4 × 110 g contains 440 g, compared with 600 g for a pack of 4 × 150 g. Then compare the recipe, ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. Don’t assume that four pots always make the same-sized portions.

Can you serve plain Greek yoghurt with Christmas nibbles?

Yes, if you’re looking for a base to season for a savoury accompaniment: Auchan describes its 8 × 125 g plain variety as suitable for both sweet and savoury dishes. Check that the pot you choose is plain, not flavoured or fruit-layered.

How should you store yoghurt after shopping?

Follow the temperature and use-by date shown on the pots; the Auchan varieties checked say to keep them between 0 °C and +6 °C, or at up to +6 °C. Anses recommends maintaining the cold chain and removing outer packaging, including the cardboard sleeves around the yoghurts, before putting them in the fridge.

What should you check on the label of prepacked yoghurt in France?

According to the DGCCRF, a prepacked food label in France includes details such as the product name, ingredients, net quantity, nutritional information and the applicable date. When choosing between two Greek yoghurts, also check the allergens listed and compare the per-100 g figures on the labels.