Greek yogurt is known for its health benefits, namely being rich in protein, and a good source of calcium and probiotics. But if you reach for flavored, not plain, there’s a good chance your Greek yogurt is loaded with sugar. In today’s Love it, Like it, Hate it, Molly gives us the Skinny on the best & worst of flavored Greek yogurts on shelves.
LOVE IT!
No added sugar, but also no artificial sweeteners – high protein, low carb, all-natural:
Sophie Greek Yogurt – sweetened with xylitol – available at Fresh Market
110 calories – 15 grams protein – 13 grams carbs – 5 grams sugar
Chobani Simply 100 – sweetened with evaporated cane juice and stevia leaf extract
100 calories – 12 grams protein – 14 grams carbs – 8 grams sugar
Oikos Triple Zero Greek Yogurt – sweetened only with stevia; no added sugar
120 calories – 15 grams protein – 15 grams carbs – 7 grams sugar
LIKE IT!
The flavored varieties of the following brands have more sugar than protein – but at least they’re all-natural, no artificial sweeteners. Per carton:11-17 grams protein & 11-20 grams sugar
- Fage Greek
- Chobani Greek
- Wallaby Greek
- Oikos Traditional Greek
- Activia Greek
- Stonyfield Greek
- Stonyfield Petite Crème
More protein than sugar, but artificially sweetened with sucralose + acesulfame potassium
- Yoplait Greek 100 Calories
- Dannon Light & Fit Greek
HATE IT!
As much as 3x to 4x more sugar than protein:
The Greek Gods Greek Yogurt: 7 grams protein & 27 grams sugar
Brown Cow Smooth & Creamy Greek: 7 grams protein & 25-26 grams sugar
Liberte Medierranee: 8 grams protein & 26 grams sugar