Who is this option for?

Hosts who want to serve Greek yoghurt

If you’re preparing a base for everyone to top and share, check that the product description matches what you’re looking for, then compare the fat content and tub size.

Guests comparing protein content

If the product category is less important to you, compare the protein per 100 g in plain Greek yoghurt and plain skyr, bearing in mind that they’re not the same product.

Those keeping an eye on the ingredients

The 0% fat label doesn’t tell you everything about a recipe. Check the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients list too, especially for flavoured varieties.

What should you look for at brunch?

First decide whether you want to serve Greek yoghurt. Then choose a pack size to suit the number of guests and compare the ingredients in the products you’re considering.

What to consider What to check Who is it for?
Greek yoghurt and fat content The product description and fat per 100 g, rather than just how the tub is presented. I want to serve Greek yoghurt while choosing a product labelled 0% fat. Around 30% of consumers would make this combination their priority.
Sharing size The net weight, the number of portions you expect to serve and the tub’s storage instructions. When several people are topping their bowls, I prefer a pack size that matches the amount actually being served. Pack size would be the top consideration for around 30% of consumers.
Protein Protein per 100 g and the product category: skyr isn’t Greek yoghurt. I’m happy to choose plain skyr if its protein content is closer to what I’m looking for. Around 20% of consumers would put this ahead of the type of yoghurt.
Ingredients and sugars Sugars per 100 g and the ingredients list, especially for flavoured varieties. I prefer a plain base when I want to choose the brunch toppings myself. Ingredients would be the priority for around 20% of consumers.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Assuming ‘0% fat’ means ‘sugar-free’

    The 0% label refers to fat, not all the ingredients. Carrefour’s listing for DELTA lemon meringue 0% says its lemon preparation contains sugar.

    If you want to put your own bowl together, start with a plain variety. For a flavoured one, compare the sugars per 100 g and the ingredients list.

  • Treating Greek yoghurt and skyr as the same category

    Plain skyr may meet some of your ingredient criteria without being Greek yoghurt. It’s worth checking the description of Greek yoghurt too: E.Leclerc’s listing for DELISSE plain Greek yoghurt gives 10 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 0 g on the listings for the DELTA and FAGE products mentioned here.

    Choose the category you want to serve first, then compare the nutritional values for the specific product.

  • Choosing a large tub without planning how much you’ll serve

    A 1 kg tub could be ideal for a shared brunch, but remember to consider the number of guests and its use-by date.

    Estimate how many portions you’ll need, check the date on the tub and follow its storage instructions, including after opening.

Brands and ranges to compare

DELTA

The range includes plain Greek yoghurt with 0% fat in a 1 kg tub, worth considering if you’re looking for something to share.

  • Carrefour’s listing gives 0 g fat and 9.6 g protein per 100 g for the 1 kg plain variety.
  • Flavoured varieties from the same brand may have different ingredients: Carrefour’s lemon meringue variety contains a preparation with sugar.

FAGE

Auchan’s listing describes FAGE Total 0% as a strained yoghurt made in the Greek style, in a 950 g tub.

  • Auchan lists skimmed milk and lactic cultures as ingredients, along with 0 g fat and 10.3 g protein per 100 g.
  • Compare the 950 g pack size with the number of portions you want and follow the storage instructions for the product you buy.

Yoplait

Yoplait Plain Skyr is another product category to consider if you don’t specifically need to serve Greek yoghurt.

  • Yoplait lists less than 0.5 g fat and 9.3 g protein per 100 g for its Plain Skyr.
  • These values apply to the plain variety; check the ingredients in other recipes separately.

Danone / HiPRO

HiPRO offers high-protein dairy products to consider if you’re open to something other than Greek yoghurt.

  • Danone says some HiPRO pots contain 15 g of protein per portion; check the portion size and recipe for each product.
  • The HiPRO range shouldn’t be treated as plain Greek yoghurt: compare the product description, sugars and pack size of the one you choose.

Carrefour

The retailer offers several categories in its reduced-fat yoghurt aisle, including Greek yoghurt and skyr.

  • Carrefour’s listings let you check the product description, pack size and nutritional information for individual products.
  • Having these categories in the same aisle doesn’t mean their recipes or nutritional values are equivalent.

Joybuy products for brunch

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Frequently asked questions

How can I identify Greek yoghurt with 0% fat?

Read the product description, then check the ‘fat’ line per 100 g. Carrefour and Auchan list 0 g per 100 g for the DELTA and FAGE products mentioned here; E.Leclerc’s listing for DELISSE plain Greek yoghurt gives 10 g per 100 g.

Is Greek yoghurt with 0% fat always free from added sugar?

No: 0% refers to fat. Carrefour says its DELTA lemon meringue 0% contains sugar in the lemon preparation. If you’re comparing a flavoured variety with a plain one, check the ingredients and sugars per 100 g.

What should I check on the label before serving the yoghurt?

Compare the product description, ingredients, nutritional information per 100 g, net weight and the date shown on the tub. For pre-packed foods, the DGCCRF reminds shoppers that allergenic ingredients must be highlighted in the ingredients list.

Can I keep a large tub for another brunch?

That depends on the date on the tub and the storage instructions, especially after opening. Auchan’s listing for the 1 kg DELTA tub says to store it between 2 °C and 6 °C. Check the instructions for the product you’ve bought before planning to serve it again.