How does Greek yogurt compare to regular yogurt in terms of nutrition?
Q: What are the “sterols” and “stanols” that I now see added to foods? Q: Do vitamins have calories? Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: How does Greek yogurt compare to regular yogurt in terms of nutrition? A: Greek yogurt is much thicker than regular yogurt because a lot of the liquid whey is strained out. It doesn’t need the pectin or other thickeners found in many yogurts. Greek yogurt is higher in protein than regular yogurt, with 8 ounces of the nonfat version supplying about 20 grams of protein – nearly double the protein content of traditional yogurt. It’s also lower in carbohydrates, which means even less lactose for lactose-intolerant people. Do note, however that Greek yogurt is substantially lower in calcium than regular varieties (about 150 milligrams (mg) of calcium per 8 ounces versus the 300 to 450 mg in plain regular yogurt). Some brands may contain more, so be sure to check the Nutrition Facts label. One more caution: fat and calories
