Almost 28% of Americans eat yogurt on a daily
basis. Yogurt comes from milk that has healthy bacteria added for
fermentation. During this process, yogurt thickens and takes on a
slightly tangy taste. Yogurt is then strained through a cheesecloth,
which allows the liquid whey part of milk to drain off. Regular
yogurt is strained twice and Greek yogurt is strained three times to
remove more whey, making it thicker.
Greek yogurt has almost double the protein of regular yogurt. Eight
ounces of Greek yogurt has about 20 grams of protein and regular
yogurt 11-13 grams. Greek yogurt has fewer carbohydrates than
regular yogurt. Regular yogurt has about three times the calcium of
Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has half the sodium of regular yogurt.
Plain, nonfat versions of Greek and regular yogurt have a similar
calorie count per serving. Greek yogurt does not curdle when heated
like regular yogurt. Greek yogurt, on average costs twice as much as
regular yogurt. Bottom line, for one serving a day, not much
difference, except a little texture, maybe taste, and a much
higher cost.