Who is this choice for?

Toast lovers looking for 0%

You want a Greek-style yoghurt to go with your jam and are checking the fat content on the packaging.

People keeping an eye on sugar

You’re already adding jam, so you’d rather compare plain yoghurts with sweetened or flavoured versions.

Households using a family-sized pot

You’re making several slices of toast or breakfasts and want a size that suits how much you’ll use, while keeping the use-by date and storage instructions in mind.

What should you check before buying?

First decide whether you want a Greek-style recipe or another type of dairy product, then compare the fat, sugar and pack size of the specific variety.

Plain 0% Greek yoghurt

Choose this if: you want to stick with a Greek-style recipe while looking for a low-fat option.

Check: the 0% label alone doesn’t tell you about the sugars or ingredients.

0% skyr

Choose this if: you’re happy with a product that’s different from Greek yoghurt and want to compare its nutritional values.

Keep in mind: skyr, especially flavoured varieties, doesn’t necessarily use the same recipe or ingredients as plain Greek yoghurt.

Regular Greek-style yoghurt

Consider this if: finding a 0% product is no longer a deciding factor for you.

Check: the words ‘Greek-style’ don’t guarantee a low fat content.

Factor What to check Who it matters to
Fat Look for the 0% label, then check the fat value per 100 g. I want a Greek-style yoghurt for my toast, but I won’t assume that all Greek-style recipes are low-fat; around 40% of consumers would put this check first.
Sugars and ingredients Compare ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and the ingredients list; ‘no added sugars’ doesn’t mean ‘sugar-free’. As I’m adding jam, I’d rather know whether my base is plain or already sweetened; around 40% of consumers would prioritise this choice.
Pack size and storage Check the pot’s weight, use-by date and storage instructions. For several breakfasts, I need a pot I can use in line with the instructions on the packaging; this would be the main concern for around 20% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘Greek-style’ means ‘low-fat’

    The recipe name alone doesn’t tell you how much fat the product contains. Auchan’s product information for FAGE Total 0% and Carrefour’s for DELTA 0% each state 0 g of fat per 100 g, but that figure doesn’t apply to other varieties.

    For the pot you choose, check the label on the front and the ‘fat’ value per 100 g.

  • Adding jam without checking the yoghurt’s sugar content

    A flavoured or sweetened yoghurt is different from a plain yoghurt to which you add your own jam. Sugars naturally present in milk are also included in the ‘of which sugars’ value.

    Compare this value per 100 g and read the ingredients for the variety you’re buying.

  • Choosing a large pot without planning how you’ll use it

    A 950 g or 1 kg pot can work for several breakfasts, as long as you follow its use-by date and storage instructions.

    Check these details on the packaging before choosing a size.

  • Overlooking the presence of milk

    The FAGE Total 0% and DELTA 0% recipes described by Auchan and Carrefour contain milk. Their ingredients don’t tell you what all other products contain.

    If you need to avoid an ingredient, check the ingredients list and allergen information for the specific pot.

Brands to compare

FAGE

Auchan lists FAGE Total 0% as a plain Greek yoghurt in a 950 g pot.

  • Auchan’s product information states that per 100 g it contains 0 g of fat, 3 g of sugars and 10.3 g of protein; it also says that no sugars have been added.
  • If you buy a pot later, check the label and storage instructions for that variety.

DELTA

Carrefour lists DELTA 0% Greek-style yoghurt in a 1 kg pot.

  • Carrefour’s product information states that it contains 0 g of fat per 100 g and is made with skimmed cow’s milk and lactic cultures.
  • If other nutritional values matter to you, compare them on the packaging.

Danone

The Danone products mentioned here fall into different categories: Greek-style yoghurt, skyr and HiPRO high-protein dairy product.

  • Danone 0% skyr can be compared as an alternative to Greek yoghurt if you’re happy with the difference in product category.
  • Don’t assume that the 0% label on a skyr or HiPRO product applies to Danone Greek-style yoghurt. The HiPRO vanilla recipe mentioned by the brand contains sweeteners and flavourings.

Yoplait

Carrefour lists 0% Yoplait skyr varieties, which are different products from Greek yoghurt.

  • Their packaging lets you check the details of the variety you choose.
  • The 0% label on a skyr doesn’t describe any Greek yoghurt the same brand may offer.

Carrefour / Carrefour Extra

Carrefour lists several Greek-style recipes under its own brands. These should be distinguished from 0% products made by other brands.

  • You can compare varieties by product category, ingredients and nutritional values.
  • The name Carrefour Extra or the words ‘Greek-style’ alone aren’t enough to identify a 0% option.

Lidl / Eridanous

Lidl sells a Greek-style yoghurt under the Eridanous brand.

  • This product can be included in a comparison of Greek-style recipes.
  • To see whether the pot you choose meets your requirements for a 0% product, check its fat content on the packaging.

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Frequently asked questions

What does ‘0% fat’ mean?

For a food sold in France, European Union Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006 limits the claim ‘fat-free’, or a claim with the same meaning, to products containing no more than 0.5 g of fat per 100 g or 100 ml. Check the value per 100 g on the pot you buy too.

Should you choose plain yoghurt to have with jam?

With plain yoghurt, you can add the jam separately instead of starting with a flavoured or sweetened base. If you’re comparing several pots, check ‘of which sugars’ per 100 g and the ingredients: ‘no added sugars’ doesn’t rule out sugars naturally present in milk.

Is 0% skyr the same as 0% Greek yoghurt?

No, they’re different product categories. If a Greek-style recipe is important for your toast, choose one specifically; if you’re happy with skyr, compare the nutritional values and ingredients of the variety you’re considering.

How should you store a large pot?

Follow the use-by date and storage instructions on the pot’s packaging. Anses advises that products with a use-by date shouldn’t be eaten after that date; Auchan’s product information for FAGE Total 0% says that this product should be kept chilled at a maximum of 7 °C.