Looking for a big punch of satiating, muscle-building, weight-loss-boosting protein with debloating probiotics [1]? You've come to the right place, and that place is the yogurt aisle of your local market.
But wait a minute — all this marketing and labeling can be confusing. What's truly "light" and nutritious? What's healthy but still tastes good? There are many hidden, sneaky sugars — and sometimes even chemicals — in unsuspecting "healthy" foods [2]. Yogurt unfortunately is a top culprit in this instance.
But fear not: we've created this trusty guide to help you navigate the yogurts on offer in the grocery store, and today we're comparing vanillas. Let's start with our favorite nonfat vanilla options — lower in calories, but high in protein with a lower sugar count.
| Brand (Nonfat, Vanilla) | Serving Size (g) | Calories | Protein | Sugar | Fat | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chobani [3] | 150 | 110 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 15 |
| Dannon Oikos Triple Zero [4] | 150 | 120 | 15 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| Siggi's [5] | 150 | 110 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 12 |
| Smári [6] | 142 | 120 | 16 | 13 | 0 | 14 |
| Yoplait Greek 100 [7] | 150 | 100 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 10 |
Not into nonfat? That's OK, too. In fact, full-fat is pretty darn good for you [8]. If you're not trying to shave off the extra calories and want some nourishing, healthy fats [9], then these yogurts are the ones you want: creamy and delicious, but still packed with protein.
| Brand (Whole Milk, Vanilla) | Serving Size (g) | Calories | Protein | Sugar | Fat | Carbohydrates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icelandic Provisions [10] | 150 | 120 | 15 | 11 | 2 | 13 |
| Siggi's [11] | 125 | 140 | 12 | 8 | 4.5 | 11 |
| Smári [12] | 142 | 150 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 12 |
| Stonyfield Organic Greek [13] | 150 | 140 | 14 | 12 | 4.5 | 13 |
| Tillamook Farmstyle Greek [14] | 150 | 150 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 16 |