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Greek yoghurt vs curd: compare protein and price

Compare Greek yoghurt and dahi by protein per 100 g, protein per bowl and price for the Indian packs you actually buy.

Greek yoghurt can contain more protein per 100 g than curd, also called dahi, depending on the pack. Compare plain products by their declared protein per 100 g and the cost of the portion you eat. A “Greek-style” name alone gives you no protein figure.

Compare two bowls on one basis

Greek yoghurt is often strained or otherwise made to have a thicker texture. Dahi also varies with the milk and recipe. Compare the numbers per 100 g before you compare a large tub with a single-serve cup. Suppose a fictional Greek yoghurt lists 8 g protein per 100 g and a fictional dahi lists 4 g. A 150 g bowl would give 12 g and 6 g respectively. Check your actual packs before using those figures.

Put a price beside the portion

If a 200 g cup costs ₹80, a 100 g portion costs ₹40 on that price. If a 400 g dahi tub costs ₹60, the same portion costs ₹15. These are sample prices. Compare plain with plain first. Flavoured variants can bring a different ingredient list and amount of added sugar.

Choose for the meal

If dahi is already on your lunch table, decide whether you want more of the existing side or a different pack that contributes more protein per bowl. Both can be used alongside a meal. The food-record guide helps you compare a few ordinary days. For more label arithmetic, see raw vs cooked food weights.

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