Fans of plain Greek yoghurt who like to serve their own portions
A 1 kg tub lets you serve as much as you like for each snack. Before choosing this size, though, check the storage instructions for after opening.
Which size suits you?
Your choice mainly depends on how much you want to serve, how much fridge space you have and how important the recipe is to you.
Those who prefer individual portions
A small pot or multipack gives you a ready-portioned amount, without having to manage a large opened tub.
Active people keeping an eye on their protein intake
If the stated protein content matters more to you than the recipe of plain Greek yoghurt, compare high-protein dairy products too, taking their product name and ingredients into account.
What should you compare?
Start with a size you’ll actually use, then compare the ingredients and nutritional information per 100 g. A Greek-style product and a high-protein dairy product may not meet the same needs.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
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| Size and portions | Net weight and storage instructions for after opening. | I want to adjust the amount I serve without keeping a large opened tub for too long. Around 33 % of consumers would put this choice of size first. |
| Recipe and nutritional values | Ingredients list, sugars and fat per 100 g. | For a regular snack, I want to distinguish a plain recipe from a flavoured one. The ingredients would be the priority for around 25 % of consumers. |
| Texture and origin | Stated place of manufacture and recipe description; don’t assume the product is from Greece just because it’s called “Greek-style”. | I want to know where the product is made and choose a texture I enjoy. Origin and texture would come first for around 25 % of consumers. |
| Protein content | Protein per portion and per 100 g, product name and ingredients. | If I’m mainly comparing protein, I want to distinguish a high-protein dairy product from plain Greek yoghurt. This would be the top priority for around 17 % of consumers. |
Common misconceptions to avoid
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Assuming “Greek-style” means “made in Greece”
According to Carrefour France, its 1 kg Carrefour Extra Greek-style yoghurt is made in France, while its 1 kg Carrefour Original product is made in Greece.
If origin matters to you, check the stated place of manufacture and the origin of the ingredients for the product you choose.
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Assuming a flavoured variety has the same recipe as a plain one
The recipe changes from one variety to another. For example, Auchan lists 9.3 % sugar among the ingredients in its vanilla Greek-style yoghurt.
Before choosing between plain and flavoured, compare the ingredients lists and the sugar and fat values per 100 g.
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Choosing a 1 kg tub without planning how to store it
An opened large tub needs to be kept chilled, and you should follow the product’s own instructions for after opening.
Check these instructions and make sure you have room in your fridge. Anses recommends storing food between 0 and +4 °C at the coldest point in the fridge.
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Confusing a high-protein product with plain Greek yoghurt
Danone describes HiPRO Citron as a pot of high-protein dairy product; its recipe includes ingredients such as water, modified starch and sweeteners.
If you’re considering this category, compare its product name, ingredients and nutritional information with those of the Greek yoghurt you’re interested in.
Brands to know
These examples show how sizes and recipes can differ, but not every product from the same brand is the same.
Danone
Danone offers, among other products, a multipack of four 110 g pots of plain Greek-style yoghurt. HiPRO is a separate range of high-protein dairy products.
- The small pots give you a set amount for each portion.
- According to Carrefour France’s product listing, the Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt shown contains 7 g of fat per 100 g. Don’t assume the same value applies to HiPRO products.
Carrefour
Carrefour offers a 1 kg tub of Extra Greek-style yoghurt made in France and a 1 kg tub of Original yoghurt made in Greece.
- The large tub lets you serve an amount to suit the occasion.
- Carrefour France states that Extra contains 8.6 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 10 g per 100 g for Original. Compare origin and recipe for each product individually.
Auchan
Auchan offers a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, as well as multipacks of four 150 g pots of flavoured Greek-style yoghurt.
- The plain tub and small flavoured pots suit different preferences and serving sizes.
- The vanilla variety listed by Auchan contains 9.3 % sugar in its ingredients list, so don’t confuse it with the plain version.
Delisse / Marque Repère E.Leclerc
E.Leclerc’s listed range includes a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt and a multipack of four 150 g pots of plain Greek-style yoghurt.
- These two sizes let you choose between a tub you can portion yourself and individual servings.
- The product names and sizes differ, so check the listing for the product you choose.
Eridanous / Lidl
Lidl presents Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt as something to enjoy plain, with other ingredients or as part of a recipe.
- Lidl’s description covers both enjoying it on its own and using it in cooking.
- Before comparing it with plain Greek yoghurt, check the size, ingredients and nutritional information for the product on offer.
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Frequently asked questions
What should I compare on the labels of two Greek yoghurts?
Compare the nutritional information on the same 100 g basis, particularly fat, sugars and protein, then check the ingredients list and net weight. The DGCCRF includes these among the labelling details for prepacked foods. The amount per pot also matters if the sizes differ.
Is a 1 kg tub suitable for several snacks?
Yes, as long as you can keep it chilled and follow the instructions on the packaging after opening. Anses recommends storing food between 0 and +4 °C at the coldest point in the fridge. Check the recommended storage time for the yoghurt you buy rather than applying the guidance for a different product.
Is a pot of high-protein product Greek yoghurt?
Not necessarily: Danone describes HiPRO Citron as a pot of high-protein dairy product, separate from plain Greek yoghurt. The brand states that each 160 g pot contains 15 g of protein. If you’re choosing between the two categories, compare the product name and ingredients too.
Does vanilla yoghurt have the same recipe as plain yoghurt?
No. Compare each product individually. Auchan lists 9.3 % sugar among the ingredients in its vanilla Greek-style yoghurt. Also check the sugar values per 100 g for the flavoured and plain products you’re considering.