Households that cook with Greek yoghurt
A large tub of plain yoghurt can be used to make several portions, desserts or sauces. Its value also depends on how much you can use after opening.
Who are these formats for?
Fans of a creamy texture
For a dessert to enjoy as it is or as a base for tzatziki, the recipe matters just as much as the format. Carrefour lists 10 g of fat per 100 g for its Original Greek-style yoghurt.
Shoppers comparing Greek yoghurt and skyr
If protein and fat content influence your choice, compare the nutritional values of the products you’re considering. Skyr and Greek yoghurt are made to different recipes.
What should you look for?
For winter meals, start with how you plan to use it — cooking in larger quantities or serving individual pots — then check the recipe and storage instructions.
| What to consider | What to check | Who is it for? |
|---|---|---|
| Large tub for cooking | Net weight and how long it can be kept after opening. | If I’m making several portions or recipes, I look for a tub whose contents I can use up. Around 36% of consumers prioritise this family-size format. |
| Texture and recipe | Ingredients and fat per 100 g. | For a winter dessert or tzatziki, I’m mainly looking for a texture and recipe that suit me. This is the priority for around 29% of consumers. |
| Comparing with skyr | Product category, protein and fat per 100 g. | If I’m choosing between Greek yoghurt and skyr, I want to compare their nutritional values without treating them as one category. Around 21% of consumers put this comparison first. |
| Individual portions | Number of pots and net weight of each portion. | When everyone has their own pot at mealtimes, I prefer portions that are ready to serve. This convenience comes first for around 14% of consumers. |
Things to bear in mind
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Assuming a creamy texture means low fat
A texture that works well in a dessert doesn’t, by itself, tell you anything about the nutritional values. Carrefour’s product pages list 8.6 g and 10 g of fat per 100 g for its Extra and Original products respectively.
Compare the fat, sugars and other nutritional information per 100 g for the products you’re interested in.
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Opening a large tub without planning when to finish it
Auchan’s 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt must be eaten within four days of opening. A large format may not be right for you if you only have a few meals planned.
Check the time limit on the tub you choose and follow its storage instructions.
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Treating skyr as the same as Greek yoghurt
Yoplait describes its skyr as a recipe made with skimmed milk. Using it instead of Greek yoghurt in a dish changes the recipe, even if both can be served in pots.
Check the product name, ingredients and nutritional values of each product before choosing the one that best suits your recipe.
Brands and ranges to know
Carrefour
The range reviewed includes two 1 kg tubs of plain yoghurt: Carrefour Extra, made in France, and Carrefour Original, made in Greece.
- Carrefour’s product pages list 8.6 g of fat per 100 g for Extra and 10 g for Original.
- Check the product page and label for the specific product you choose.
Auchan
The Auchan product reviewed is a 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt.
- Its product page lists 7 g of protein per 100 g.
- It must be stored between +2 °C and +6 °C and eaten within four days of opening.
Danone
Auchan’s range includes Danone plain Greek-style yoghurt in a pack of four 110 g pots.
- The separate pots make it easy to serve individual portions.
- Check the weight of each pot: in October 2025, Que Choisir highlighted the 110 g format of a Danone product it had reviewed.
Yoplait
Yoplait skyr is another category to consider when comparing recipes and their nutritional values.
- Yoplait describes its skyr as made from skimmed milk.
- Don’t assume the same applies to Greek yoghurt: compare the labels of the specific products.
Lidl / Eridanous
A Lidl product page dated 3 October 2026 features Eridanous Greek-style yoghurt for sweet or savoury dishes.
- The product page highlights its use in cooking.
- Check the format and details of the product available at your store.
E.Leclerc DRIVE
E.Leclerc DRIVE is a collection or delivery service where you can browse local grocery ranges, rather than a specific Greek yoghurt product.
- The service offers collection and delivery options.
- Check the products and their labels at your chosen collection point.
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Frequently asked questions
How should you store Greek yoghurt after shopping?
Follow the storage temperature and use-by date shown on the packaging. The French Ministry of the Economy reminds consumers that breaking the cold chain can make a product with a use-by date unsafe to eat.
How long can you keep a large tub after opening?
Follow the time limit shown on the tub you’ve bought. For its 1 kg tub of plain Greek yoghurt, Auchan advises eating it within four days of opening and storing it between +2 °C and +6 °C.
Does plain Greek yoghurt contain milk?
The Carrefour Extra and Auchan products mentioned here contain milk. If you need to avoid this ingredient, read the ingredients list and allergen information for the product you buy.
Can you use skyr in place of Greek yoghurt in a recipe?
No, they’re made to different recipes. Yoplait describes its skyr as made from skimmed milk. For a particular dish, compare the ingredients and nutritional values of the skyr and Greek yoghurt you’re considering.