We chose 5 of the most popular vanilla yoghurts being sold in supermarkets to analyse for you. So, which is best for people with diabetes?
We chose 5 of the most popular vanilla yoghurts being sold in supermarkets to analyse for you. So, which is best for people with diabetes?
People with diabetes need yoghurts which are low in saturated fat and low in added sugar. All yoghurts are low GI so are a great snack choice for people with diabetes.
We think Chobani non-fat Greek Yoghurt is the best choice out of the five with zero fat, little sugar and over 10g of protein per 100g. It trumps its competitors nutritionally however consumers often find the ‘natural’ flavour to be a little tart.
For a Greek-style yoghurt, the protein content (3g/100g) in the Danone variety is quite low, with the product also containing more sugars (14.0g/100g) and fat (7g/100g). Both Five:am and Vaalia products contain similar amounts of protein however these are relatively low compared to a Greek or natural style yoghurt.
The Five:am product is higher in fat (5.1g), but lower in sugar (11.0g) compared to the Vaalia product, which is much lower in fat (1.4g/100g). The sugar content is compromised in the Vaalia product containing a larger amount of sugar than its competitors (14.5g/100g).
Dairy Farmers Thick ‘N Creamy yoghurt contains a low protein content alongside high sugar and fat contents when compared to the other products.
All products had good amounts of calcium, offering between 10% and 16% of the Recommended Daily Intake for adults aged between 19 and 50 years.
Where possible, choose Greek or Natural style yoghurts and consider adding some fresh berries or sweeten with cinnamon to avoid purchasing a sweeter, higher kilojoule alternative.