Greek Yogurt (1 cup nonfat plain yogurt with ¼ cup mixed berries)
Calories 147
Total Fat (g) 0
Carbs (g) 16
Fiber (g) 1
Sugar (g) 12
Protein (g) 22
Sodium (g) 90
Cholesterol (g) 0
Flavored Yogurt (1 cup fruit flavored)
Calories 250
Total Fat (g) 3
Carbs (g) 47
Fiber (g) 0
Sugar (g) 47
Protein (g) 11
Sodium (g)142
Cholesterol (g) 10
While the convenience of buying a yogurt already flavored with fruit may save you 30 seconds in the kitchen that is about the only benefit it has over the nonfat Greek yogurt. Taking the extra 30 seconds to wash and top your yogurt with fruit adds up a ton of healthy benefits for you. If you look at the chart comparing nutrition labels, the Greek yogurt wins in every category. It has 100 less calories, no fat, double the protein, almost half the sodium and less than a 1/4 of the sugar! Enjoy☺
Estelle L. Benoit, RD, LDN
Source: cleaneating magazine