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Sugar content in yogurt products

Overview

Research and nutritional data have highlighted varying sugar levels in yogurt products. Comparative data indicates that while fruit yogurt generally contains less sugar by weight than plain milk ice cream, it contains significantly more sugar than plain white yogurt.

A specific study by Action on Salt & Sugar at Queen Mary University of London examined 104 children’s yogurt products, finding an average sugar content of 8.2g per 100g. The analysis revealed a wide range, from 4.7g to 14.1g per 100g. High-sugar products included certain Nestlé, Lidl, and Aldi brands, while brands such as The Collective and Yoplait offered lower-sugar options.

Researchers noted that although yogurts are recommended for calcium and vitamin D, many marketed to children contain excessive free sugars. Some products may provide 25% or more of the recommended daily free sugar limit for children aged four to six in a single serving.

Entities

Action on Salt & Sugar · Queen Mary University of London · CREA · Nestlé · NHS

Timeline

  1. 8 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Children's yoghurts contain high sugar levels, research finds

    A study by Action on Salt & Sugar found that many children's yoghurts contain high levels of unnecessary sugar, with some products providing a significant portion of a child's daily free sugar limit.

  2. 19 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Nutritional insights on sugar content in yogurt and fruit

    Nutritional analysis shows fruit yogurt contains less sugar than ice cream per weight, though more than plain yogurt. Low-sugar fruits like strawberries and avocado are recommended for glycemic control.

Sources

dailymail.co.uk · farmacoecura.it · microbiologiaitalia.it · thegrocer.co.uk