A comparison of the nutritional profile and nutrient density of commercially available plant-based and dairy yogurts in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Plant-based yogurts are sustainable alternatives to dairy yogurts, but a nutritional comparison of plant-based yogurts within the context of dairy yogurts has not yet been applied to commercially available products in the United States. Dairy yogurts provide significant dietary nutrients, and substituting plant-based yogurts may have unintended nutritional consequences. The objective of this study was to compare the macronutrient and micronutrient values of commercially available plant-based and dairy yogurts launched between 2016 and 2021.

Methods

Nutritional information for yogurts were collected through Mintel Global New Products Database, and products were categorized according to their primary ingredient. Regular-style yogurts (n = 612) were included

SUBMITTER: D'Andrea AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10248066 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature