Just how fattening is natural yoghurt?

[MuckyAnthea]

Because I don't drink milk, I have started using yoghurt as a daily source of calcium. I have it for breakfast over granola and berries/whatever fruit I have in the fridge. But I am worried this yoghurt is high in fat. I buy an organic, no added sugar version, but it does not state whether it is low-fat. Where I live the food labels are not that clear with what fat/sugar/carbs/ percentage is present. Does anyone have any ideas?

normally about 3.8 grams fat per 100g

Is that good or bad?

Yeo Valley do an organic full fat and an organic virtually fat free version, if that helps.

I wouldn't worry if you don't have much fat in your diet. Do you eat cheese? You need some calcium for your bones and yoghurt is a good source of that.

not really, because I am limited to what I can buy here. I only have a small choice. Basically I just need to know is normal natural yoghurt really really fattening or not? thanks for helping me out

I eat a very small amount of cheese. Maybe once a week if that, in a sandwich. I am concerned over my lack of calcium hence using yoghurt.

no fat yog is fine

you can get calcium form all sorts of other foods - Calcium is present in a wide range of foods. Dairy products, leafy green vegetables, nuts and seeds (almonds, brazils, sesame seeds), tofu, and dried fruit are all good sources of calcium for vegetarians. Most flour is fortified with calcium carbonate so cereals can also be a good source. Hard water may also provide calcium. Meat is a very poor source of calcium.

3.8g is absolutely fine if you aim to eat things with less than 4grams per 100g of fat you are doing great obviously if you are very overweight i would suggest a lower fat version but just keep going with the one you are eating if you are slim or just a little overweight x