Claudann Jones Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Claudann Jones Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

What yogurt is best? For me, this is a question that I ponder in the dairy aisle. I line my choices up, side by side, to see which one is the healthiest for me.

Next time you go to the store, count the different varieties. There are so many options, no wonder it is so confusing! There are different types and flavors, different nutrition and different prices.

To play it safe, I usually stick with a vanilla Greek yogurt with some fresh fruit, walnuts and honey. Sometimes, when the fruit is added, that may mean additional sugars, so pay close attention to the label. The key is to read the labels and become more educated in the food you consume and feed your family. Don’t let the pretty packaging or “kid-friendly” bottles sway your decision.

I have wondered, what if I am sacrificing nutrition or paying too much for my yogurt selection by playing it safe? Below, I have created a table to help make decisions when buying yogurt. I used the information for yogurt that is available from local grocery stores in the Tyler area.

Yogurt Type	Container Size (oz)	Cost	Sugar (g)	Trending Bullard’s Dr. Lee departs for new role; board approves campus leadership, hears middle school construction updates Tyler police looking for homicide suspect Calcium (%DV)	Vitamin D (%DV)
Fruit flavored (original)	6	$0.46	19	20	20
Fruit flavored (light)	6	$0.46	10	15	20
Plain	5.3	$0.78	6	15	15
Greek fruit flavored (light)	5.3	$1.00	6	15	15
Tubes	1 tube	$0.28 (per tube)	8	10	10
Drinkable	3.1	$0.39 (per bottle)	9	10	20

*Percent Daily Value or %DV is the amount of that nutrient for a 2000 calorie diet.

For more information, contact Claudann Jones, Smith County Extension agent for Family and Community Health, at 903-590-2980 or email at cmjones@ag.tamu.edu.