Here's a snack-sized vanilla Greek yogurt, containing 15g of sugar. A plain yogurt this size would have about 4g of sugar, so they've added about 11g (or 3 teaspoons) of sugar.
“Greek has a lower amount of sugar (around 5-8 grams, compared to 12 or more grams) than the regular yogurt, while still having the high levels of vitamins and minerals,” Ewoldt says. Greek yogurt also contains about half the carbohydrates of regular varieties.
One option you can't go wrong with is plain yogurt, adds dietitian Erin Coffield, RDN. "First, whether you like low-fat, whole milk, Greek or Icelandic, any plain unflavored yogurt will contain zero added sugar," she says. Greek yogurt and Icelandic yogurts also pack more protein, which promotes fullness and satiety.
Chobani Australia has launched a new range of deliciously creamy yogurts made from only natural ingredients with no sugar and no sweeteners added, and including one billion probiotics.
Any plain Greek yogurt with no added sugar will still list some sugar on the nutritional label, anywhere between 6 and 12 grams, depending on the brand and size of the container. What that represents is the natural sugar found in milk, called lactose.
In Greek yogurts, there might be four to six grams of naturally occurring lactose and 8 to 10 grams in non-Greek yogurts. Anything above that is likely added sugar, Moyer says.
Results revealed that the total sugar content of yogurt is relatively high in all categories of yogurt except natural/Greek yogurts. Organic yogurts include those with some of the highest levels of sugar, while children's yogurts and fromage frais are generally lower in sugar, but vary hugely.
Unfortunately, artificial sweeteners may not be any healthier than real sugar. And eating super-sweet artificial sweeteners can set up your taste buds to crave more sweet stuff throughout the day. Your best bet is to avoid flavored yogurt and reach for the plain variety. “Plain, nonfat yogurt is best,” says Zumpano.
Most flavored yogurts are not healthy options. They often contain too much added sugar or other additives that should not be included in a healthy diet. It is best to avoid following strawberry flavored yogurts.
*Chobani® Less Sugar Greek Yogurt: 9g sugar per 5.3oz; other yogurts: avg. 17g sugar per 5.3oz serving.
Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium, which can help improve bone health. It also contains probiotics, which support a healthy bacterial balance in the gut. Eating Greek yogurt may be associated with lower blood pressure and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
With 60% fewer calories than representative lowfat yogurt with fruit according to USDA FoodData Central. Chobani® Zero Sugar* is for the health-conscious consumer seeking natural alternatives to sugar. It is lactose-free, an excellent source of protein, and contains 6 live and active cultures including probiotics.
Traditional Greek yogurt is made from goat's milk. Greek style yogurt is normally made with cow's milk, but follows the same yogurt-making process as that of Greek yogurt.
Strained natural / plain Greek yogurt (not sweetened or flavoured Greek yogurt) has the lowest carbohydrate (& hence sugar & lactose) content, as during production some of it is strained off along with the whey.
To prevent blood sugar spikes choose Greek yogurt.
Combining carbs with protein or fat slows down the release of glucose into the blood.
Certified Gluten-free. High protein. Lower sugar. 30% less sugar than Greek yogurt (Noosa Hilo - 12 g of sugar; fruit Greek yogurt - 18 g sugar per 150 g serving).