Once the milk has been stripped of sugar, Chobani uses natural fermentation methods that allow yogurt cultures to consume the sugar. Then, the natural sweeteners are added. Chobani's new line includes natural, non-GMO sweeteners with tastes like monk fruit and allulose.
Fage TruBlend boasts no added sugars, no artificial sweeteners, no stevia, nothing. The only sources of sweetness in this yogurt are the lactose in the milk and the naturally occurring sugar in fruit. A 5.3 oz serving of Trublend yogurt has 120 calories and only 5 grams of total sugars (from the lactose and berries).
Chobani yogurt is America's No. 1 yogurt brand, and it's made with only natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything we do.
There are no added artificial sweeteners. Single-serve cups (5.3 oz) of Chobani Less Sugar Greek Yogurt provide 12 grams of protein and 120 calories making it my favorite choice for a snack until I find something that is even better.
We took the sugar out of the milk using natural fermentation, where live and active yogurt cultures and probiotics eat the sugars found in milk. Sweetened with natural, non-GMO sugar alternatives.
1. Fage Total 5% Whole Milk Greek Yogurt. This classic Greek yogurt is thick, creamy, and smooth—and has zero added sugar. In addition to its high-protein content, it delivers a good dose of potassium and calcium.
With 60% fewer calories than representative lowfat yogurt with fruit according to USDA FoodData Central. Chobani® Zero Sugar* is for the health-conscious consumer seeking natural alternatives to sugar. It is lactose-free, an excellent source of protein, and contains 6 live and active cultures including probiotics.
Low-fat, and fat-free dairy foods like Chobani® yogurt are part of a recommended healthy eating pattern that provides an excellent source of protein, a balance of good fats, and a host of naturally occurring essential vitamins and minerals.
The body breaks it down to glucose and galactose in order to allow your body to absorb it. This means that any dairy product you pick up— from milk to yogurt to cheese- will list sugar on its nutrition facts panel. It's naturally there and there's nothing you can do about it.
Nutritional profile of Greek yogurt
Low-fat or fat-free varieties of Greek yogurt will be lower in calories (and of course, fat) but bear in mind that they may also contain more sugar – manufacturers often add sugars or sweeteners to 'make up' for the lost flavour when fat is reduced.
Making Good Food For All
Chobani yogurt is America's No. 1 yogurt brand, and it's made with only natural ingredients without artificial preservatives. Chobani uses food as a force for good in the world – putting humanity first in everything we do.
While the company does not use milk from dairy cows fed artificial growth hormones, it also does not source organic milk, GMO Inside points out. Conventional dairy cows are most often fed genetically modified alfalfa, corn and soy.
Like most convenience foods produced for the American market, flavored varieties of Chobani yogurt have unexpectedly high levels of sugar. Plain Greek yogurt has 6 grams of sugar per 5.3 oz serving size container while Chobani's blueberry flavor contains 15 grams of sugar.
16g sugar per 5.3oz.
Unsweetened, plain Greek yogurt, which can have as little as 5 grams of — naturally occurring — sugar, is usually a good bet.
Be aware that between 6 – 9 grams of sugar actually occur naturally in a 6-ounce container of plain regular yogurt and more may come from the fruit itself, but we are interested in reducing the added sugar beyond that amount. Remember to notice the serving size on the label when looking for the amount of sugar present.
Plain or Greek yogurt can be a healthy option or an easy snack for a diabetic since it's low in carbs and high in protein. However, yogurt with a fruit on the bottom has a fairly high amount of added sugar. You're better off buying a plain yogurt and adding a little bit of fresh fruit to avoid any blood sugar spikes.
Also, it's important to only choose unsweetened Greek yogurt, as research shows that added sugar can harm gut health and contribute to dysbiosis or bacterial imbalance ( 13 ).
Chobani Non-Fat
The healthiest Greek yogurt on our list is this nonfat option from Chobani, which has just 90 calories per serving, a scant four grams of sugar per serving, and a decent dose of protein given how low all of its other stats are.
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"By eating yogurt every day, you continue to supply your GI tract with healthy bacteria. These healthy bacteria prevent 'bad' bacteria from taking over, which leads to improved gut and immune health."
From there, Chobani uses cutting-edge natural fermentation methods that allow yogurt cultures to consume the remaining sugar. Chobani then adds natural, non-GMO sweeteners with pleasant tastes like monk fruit and allulose.
Chobani's sugar-free option is sweetened with stevia, monk fruit and allulose, so it contains 0 grams of sugar per serving (along with 11 grams of protein and 70 calories or less, depending on the flavor).
Chobani® Less Sugar Greek Yogurt* is a subtly sweet, breakfast or anytime snack that's packed with protein, made with nothing artificial, and has 40% less sugar* than similar yogurts. *Chobani® Less Sugar Greek Yogurt: 9g sugar per 5.3oz; similar yogurts without sugar substitutes: avg. 16g sugar per 5.3oz.