Yogurt

How to Buy The Best Yogurt: Buying Guide

Here's everything you ever wanted to know about yogurt. Yogurt is known for its health benefits, so this guide is intended to help you find the options that are best for you.

What is Yogurt?

While many of the dairy foods you know and love—like ice cream and sour cream—are cream-based products, yogurt is a milk-based product prepared by heating milk and combining it with healthy bacteria.

What is yogurt made of?

Yogurt is made by heating milk and adding two types of good bacteria: lactobacillus bulgaricus and streptococcus thermophilus.

Is yogurt healthy?

Yogurt contains important nutrients like protein, calcium, Vitamin B12, and phosphorus. Its live bacteria content may help lower the risk of certain diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, heart disease, and more.

However, yogurt does often contain sugar, which can contribute to diseases like diabetes. A small amount of sugar is fine, but if you plan to consume yogurt in large quantities, look for low- or no-sugar options.

Does yogurt have probiotics?

Yes, probiotic cultures exist naturally in yogurt. Greek yogurts may also contain added probiotics to help increase the "good" bacteria in your system.

What are probiotics?

Probiotics are a type of bacteria that are similar in nature to the healthy bacteria that exists in the human digestive system.

What is Greek Yogurt?

Removing the extra whey from regular yogurt results in Greek yogurt, which is usually thicker, creamier, and tarter than traditional yogurt.

Is Greek yogurt healthy for you?

There are trade-offs to consider when choosing between Greek-style yogurt and regular yogurt. Greek yogurt may be healthier if you're trying to cut back on sugar and get more protein, but it has half the calcium of regular yogurt.

Is Yogurt a Dairy Product?

Yes, yogurt is usually a dairy product. However, dairy-free options are available for vegans and those with lactose intolerance.

What is dairy-free yogurt made of?

Dairy-free yogurts can be made from soy milk, almond milk, and coconut milk.

Where is the best place to buy yogurt?

Sam's Club's members-only prices and wide selection make it a great choice for your yogurt needs.

What Different Types of Yogurt Are There?

Sam's Club offers a wide variety of yogurt types, including:

• Low-fat yogurt, nonfat yogurt, or fat-free yogurt
• Greek yogurt
• Plain yogurt/regular yogurt
• Dairy-free yogurt
• Flavored yogurt (vanilla, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, chocolate, key lime pie, and more)
• Yogurt without sweeteners or added sugar
• Yogurt smoothie drinks
• Yogurt with live and active cultures

What Sizes of Yogurt Can I Choose?

At Sam's Club you can find a variety of yogurt products in a range of sizes, including:

• Tubs (40 ounce)
• Variety packs (16-count, 18-count, 24-count, and 32-count)
• Individual serving-size yogurts
• Yogurt parfait kits
• Yogurt smoothie drinks with probiotics (7 fl oz per bottle, 12 to a pack)

What to Consider When Buying Yogurt

Deciding what types of yogurt to try out? Here are some factors to help you decide:

• What amount of yogurt do you need?
• Do you need yogurt that is easy to eat on the go?
• What flavor(s) of yogurt do you like?
• What food labels do you usually look for on your yogurt? (low-fat, sugar-free, dairy-free, high-protein, with probiotics, etc.)

What Brands of Yogurt Does Sam's Club Sell?

Sam's Club carries all of the following popular yogurt brands:

• Chobani
• Yoplait
• Dannon
• Activa
• GoGurt
• GoGo Squeez
• Noosa
• Member's Mark

FAQ: Yogurt

Are probiotics in yogurt?

Yes, probiotics occur naturally in yogurt.

Is yogurt dairy-free?

Yogurt is not naturally dairy-free, but dairy-free options are available.

Is yogurt low-carb?

Plain yogurt is relatively low in carbs, but sweetened and flavored yogurts can have as many carbs as some desserts.

Is yogurt good for you?

Yogurt can be a healthy source of protein, calcium, and other important nutrients. It's also been linked to lowering the risk of certain diseases.

What are the benefits of yogurt?

Some research indicates that yogurt consumption may help lower your risk of certain diseases, such as type 2 diabetes, obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, heart disease and more.

Can you freeze yogurt?

Yes, you can freeze yogurt to be used in smoothies or other foods at a later time.

Is Greek yogurt good for you?

Plain Greek yogurt contains less sugar and more protein than regular yogurt, but it also contains less calcium.

Is yogurt keto?

Sweetened yogurts are not a good choice for those following a keto diet; opt for a sugar-free yogurt instead.

Which Greek yogurt is best?

Two of the top-rated Greek-style yogurts available at Sam's Club are the Dannon Light and Fit Greek Nonfat Yogurt Variety Pack (5.3 oz., 18 pk.) and the Chobani Greek Yogurt Variety Pack (16 ct.)

Is yogurt a dairy product?

Yes, yogurt is usually a dairy product. However, dairy-free options made with soy, coconut or almond milk are available.

Is yogurt gluten free?

Plain yogurt is gluten free, but for some flavored varieties with sweeteners, that's not always the case. Check food labels to be sure.

Does yogurt go bad?

Yes. Whether dairy or non-dairy, yogurt can go bad if not consumed before its sell-by date.