People comparing their protein intake
If protein is a key factor in your choice, check the amount per 100 g and per portion you plan to eat. The term ‘Greek-style’ is no substitute for these figures.
Who is this choice for?
People who use yoghurt in cooking
A large pot of plain yoghurt can be used for breakfast or in savoury dishes such as tzatziki. Check that the size suits the amount you need.
People comparing plain and flavoured varieties
If you’re also keeping an eye on sugars or fat, compare the nutritional information for each variety. A fruit-flavoured or stirred version may differ from the plain one in the same range.
Which criteria should you compare?
| Criterion | What to check | Who it matters to |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | Protein per 100 g, then the weight and protein content of the portion you’ll eat. | If I’m choosing mainly on protein, I want to compare two pots of different sizes without relying on their names. Around 36% of shoppers would put this criterion first. |
| Sugars and fat | Sugars and fat per 100 g; for a flavoured variety, check the ingredients list. | I’m looking for a recipe whose sugar and fat content also suits my criteria, rather than focusing on protein alone. This would be the top priority for around 29% of shoppers. |
| Format and cooking | The net weight, number of pots, and whether the product is plain, strained or stirred. | For preparing several meals or making a sauce, I’d choose a format that works in the kitchen; for a portion that needs no preparation, I’d look at individual pots. Around 21% of shoppers would prioritise this use. |
| Pack size and availability | The total quantity in the pack, availability at your chosen shop and the use-by date. | I want to find a format I can finish in time, at my usual shop. This would come first for around 14% of shoppers. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Assuming ‘Greek-style’ means a high protein content
Recipes aren’t interchangeable: Auchan’s product information for FAGE Total 0% lists 10.3 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 2.4 g per 100 g for the Delisse Greek-style yoghurt with a mango layer featured by E.Leclerc.
Compare protein on the same basis, then check the sugars and fat in the specific product.
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Assuming the figures for a plain variety also apply to a flavoured one
Yoplait lists 9.3 g of protein per 100 g for its Skyr Nature, compared with 7.6 g per 100 g for the Skyr Brassé vanille we looked at. The two recipes therefore don’t meet exactly the same criteria for comparison.
Check the nutritional information for the variety you’re buying, even if you already know the range.
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Choosing a large pot without checking its use-by date
The right quantity depends on how quickly you’ll use it. According to Anses, a product marked with a use-by date must not be eaten after that date.
Check the use-by date when you buy it and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.
Brands and retailers to know
Danone / HiPRO
Individual dairy portions to compare with Greek yoghurts, depending on the recipe and how you plan to use them.
- Danone lists 15 g of protein and 0% fat for its 160 g HiPRO pots.
- A HiPRO pot isn’t Greek yoghurt. Check the ingredients and format in particular if you want to use it in a recipe.
Yoplait / Skyr
A range of skyr products whose plain and flavoured varieties should be compared separately.
- Yoplait lists 9.3 g of protein and 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g for its Skyr Nature.
- The Skyr Brassé vanille we looked at contains 7.6 g of protein and 10 g of sugars per 100 g. The figures for Skyr Nature don’t apply to this recipe.
Carrefour
A retailer where you can compare Greek-style yoghurt formats and recipes.
- The products featured include plain varieties and pots in different sizes.
- The format or product name alone won’t tell you the protein content. Check the nutritional information for each product.
E.Leclerc / Delisse
Delisse products to assess recipe by recipe, including individual portions and large pots.
- E.Leclerc features Delisse Greek yoghurts in 4 × 150 g packs and 1 kg pots.
- The Delisse Greek-style yoghurt with a mango layer we looked at contains 2.4 g of protein per 100 g. Don’t assume it has the same nutritional values as a plain variety.
Auchan
A retailer featuring FAGE Total 0% Greek yoghurt, which you can compare with other specific products.
- The FAGE Total 0% product featured by Auchan lists 10.3 g of protein per 100 g.
- This figure applies to FAGE Total 0% and doesn’t represent the other Greek yoghurts sold by the retailer.
Lidl / Eridanous
A Greek-style yoghurt that Lidl France also recommends for dishes such as tzatziki.
- This suggested use may help you choose a product for savoury recipes.
- To compare protein content, check the nutritional information on the packaging of the product you choose.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Greek-style yoghurt always high in protein?
No, the name doesn’t tell you the protein content. The Delisse Greek-style yoghurt with a mango layer featured by E.Leclerc contains 2.4 g per 100 g, while Auchan’s product information for FAGE Total 0% Greek yoghurt lists 10.3 g per 100 g. Check the figures for the exact product.
Should I compare protein per 100 g or per pot?
Both figures are useful for different decisions: the amount per 100 g lets you compare different formats on a like-for-like basis, while the amount per pot tells you about the portion you’re buying. Yoplait lists 9.3 g per 100 g for its Skyr Nature; Danone lists 15 g per 160 g HiPRO pot. Check the weight before comparing these figures.
Where can I check the sugar content of flavoured yoghurt?
Check the ‘of which sugars’ line in the nutritional information and the ingredients list for the product you’ve chosen. These two details let you compare a flavoured recipe with a plain variety without assuming they have the same ingredients or nutritional content.
Can you eat yoghurt after its use-by date?
According to Anses, a product marked with a use-by date must not be eaten after that date. Check the date on the pot and follow the storage instructions on the packaging.