Greek Yogurt Vs. Regular Yogurt: Which Is More Healthful?

I know I should eat yogurt for the calcium, but honestly, the texture just skeeves me out. So when I discovered the joys of Greek yogurt, I was an instant convert: It's thicker and richer than the regular stuff and seems almost like a dessert. Here's how it stacks up against its runnier rival, nutrition-wise:

Fage Total 0% (per ounce): 15 calories, 0 grams fat, 1 gram sugar, 2.5 grams protein, 3 percent of daily calcium requirements. (Fage is the best-known but not the only brand of Greek-style yogurt; others include Stonyfield Farm's Oikos brand and Chobani.)

Dannon All Natural Nonfat, plain flavor (per ounce): 13 calories, 0 grams fat, 2 grams sugar, 1.5 grams protein, 5 percent of daily calcium requirements.

New York-based dietitian Heather Bauer likes Greek yogurt for its lower sugar and higher protein content, which, among other things, makes you feel fuller. On her website, Bauer lists other benefits and also provides some additions and variations to make it into a sweet or savory snack or meal. Of course, regular nonfat yogurt is a good nutritional choice, too, so pick whichever floats your boat. Low-fat options are OK, but watch out for the full-fat versions of both regular and Greek yogurt, which can be heavy in saturated fat.

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