Best UK supermarket Greek yoghurts: additives, protein and UPF compared

Looking for the best Greek yoghurt in UK supermarkets? The right choice depends on whether you prioritise simple ingredients, protein, fat, added sugar, allergens or avoiding ultra-processed foods.

These popular Greek and Greek-style yoghurts show how similar-looking products can differ.

Quick answer: what should you look for?

For a simple Greek yoghurt, start with an unflavoured product made mainly from milk and live cultures. Compare values per 100g.

• Ingredients: shorter lists are easier to assess.
• Protein: strained yoghurt is usually higher in protein.
• Sugars: plain dairy yoghurt contains natural lactose; check for added sugar or sweeteners.
• Fat: 0% and full-fat yoghurt suit different needs.
• Processing: isolated proteins, flavourings, modified starches and some thickeners can be UPF markers.

The British Heart Foundation recommends checking for added sugar and what the yoghurt is made from.

Greek yoghurt vs Greek-style yoghurt

Greek yoghurt is strained for a thicker texture and typically more protein. Greek-style yoghurt may reach a similar texture through a different recipe. The ingredients list and nutrition values tell you more than the wording on the pot.

Simple, high-protein Greek yoghurt examples

These plain options have short ingredient lists, no UPF markers identified by The Food App, and at least 10g protein per 100g.

Brooklea Protein Greek Style Yogurt Natural provides 11.1g protein per 100g, the highest of the examples reviewed here. It is plain and has no listed additives.

Yeo Valley Organic 0% Greek Recipe Yogurt provides 10g protein and 3.5g sugars per 100g. It is a fat-free strained natural yoghurt with no listed additives.

FAGE Total 0% Natural Greek Recipe Strained Yogurt contains skimmed milk and live cultures. It provides 10.3g protein and 3g sugars per 100g.

Full-fat, non-UPF Greek yoghurt alternatives

Full-fat Greek yoghurt is creamier, but protein can be lower and saturated fat higher than in 0% strained yoghurt. These three highly scanned options use simple recipes and are not classified as ultra-processed.

FAGE Total 5% Fat Greek Recipe Yogurt provides 9g protein per 100g, compared with 10.3g in FAGE Total 0%. It contains 5g fat and 3.6g saturates per 100g.

Tesco Finest Greek Yogurt is Greek natural yoghurt with no listed additives. It provides 6.1g protein and 10.3g fat per 100g, so protein is notably lower than in the 0% high-protein examples.

Sainsbury's Authentic Greek Yogurt, Taste the Difference contains natural Greek yoghurt and no listed additives. It provides 5.9g protein and 9.7g fat per 100g.

Greek yoghurts with ultra-processed ingredients

High protein, low fat or a Nutri-Score of A does not rule out ultra-processing. These products contain ingredients The Food App identifies as UPF markers.

Tesco Finest 0% Fat Greek Yogurt provides 9.8g protein per 100g, but includes isolated milk proteins. That UPF marker changes its classification.

M&S Authentic Full Fat Greek Yogurt with Vanilla contains sugar, cornflour and natural vanilla flavouring. The flavouring is the identified UPF marker.

Light & Free Strawberry Greek Style Fat Free Yoghurt is fat-free, but uses fibre isolate, modified starch, thickeners, flavourings and sweeteners. Its front-of-pack claims do not describe its processing level.

Alpro Greek Style Plain Dairy Free Yoghurt Alternative is dairy-free and fortified, but pectins and natural flavouring are UPF markers. For someone avoiding dairy, that practical benefit may still be the priority.

So, which Greek yoghurt is best?

For high protein and a short ingredient list, compare Brooklea Protein Natural, Yeo Valley Organic 0% and FAGE Total 0%. For a creamier full-fat Greek yoghurt without UPF markers, FAGE Total 5%, Tesco Finest and Sainsbury's Authentic are strong alternatives.

Compare ingredients, protein, sugars, saturated fat and allergens per 100g. Recipes change, so check the current pack when a specific ingredient matters.

Is 0% Greek yoghurt healthier?

Not automatically. It has less fat and fewer calories, but ingredients, protein and added sugar still matter. Flavoured 0% products may contain UPF markers that plain yoghurt does not.

Which Greek yoghurt has the most protein?

Compare protein per 100g. Among these examples, Brooklea Protein Greek Style Yogurt Natural is highest at 11.1g, followed by FAGE Total 0% at 10.3g and Yeo Valley Organic 0% at 10g.

Does plain Greek yoghurt contain sugar?

Yes. Milk contains lactose, which appears as sugar on the nutrition panel even when no sugar is added. Check the ingredients list for sugar, syrups and sweeteners.

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