Is Greek yogurt healthy for kids? Great Value plain facts

Greek yogurt: snack check

• No added sugar
  0 g added sugar per 3/4 cup, plain (FDC 2676575)
• Not highly processed
  Cultured pasteurized milk only (FDC 2676575)
• Has protein or fiber
  16 g protein per 170 g, above 5 g (FDC 2676575)
• Not on choking lists
  Not on AAP or CDC choking lists

Each check is a yes-or-no fact with its source: a green check means the flag does not apply, an amber mark means it does. The count is not a health score. Our sources and how we check them.

Numbers: USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods, FDC 2676575 (Great Value Plain Whole Milk Greek Yogurt), label data. Checked October 2026.

What's in it

Great Value Plain Whole Milk Greek Yogurt lists one ingredient, cultured pasteurized milk (FDC 2676575). Per ¾ cup (170 g): 150 calories, 6 g of fat (3.5 g saturated), 50 mg of sodium, 8 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of fiber, 5 g of sugars (0 g added), 16 g of protein, and 160 mg of calcium. Milk is one of the FDA's nine major allergens.

Plain vs flavored: what's different?

A store-brand strawberry fruit-on-the-bottom nonfat Greek yogurt (150 g cup, FDC 2676188) has 120 calories, 17 g of sugars including 13 g added, and 12 g of protein; its ingredients include fructose, sugar, modified corn starch, natural flavors, and vegetable juice for color. For snack foods, the 2025–2030 Guidelines point to FDA nutrient limits that cap dairy snacks at 2.5 g of added sugar per ⅔-cup equivalent.

For kids 4–8

The 2025–2030 Guidelines say full-fat dairy products are important for children to help meet energy needs, recommend no added sugar for kids 5–10, and set a ceiling of 10 g of added sugar per meal; one flavored cup has 13 g. Yogurt is not on the AAP or CDC choking lists.

Swaps and pairings

Plain Greek yogurt with sliced banana, berries, or a little applesauce adds sweetness and fiber, since yogurt has none. A spoon of maple syrup or honey adds added sugar: 1 tablespoon of maple syrup has about 12 g (see our maple syrup card). Yogurt tubes are a different product; see our yogurt tubes card.

Is plain Greek yogurt good for kids?

We share facts, not ratings. A ¾ cup of plain whole milk Greek yogurt has 16 g of protein, 0 g of added sugar, and 160 mg of calcium (FDC 2676575).

How much sugar is in flavored Greek yogurt?

A 150 g strawberry fruit-on-the-bottom nonfat Greek yogurt has 17 g of sugars, including 13 g of added sugars (FDC 2676188). Brands and flavors vary.

Whole milk or nonfat Greek yogurt for kids?

The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines say full-fat dairy products are important for children to help meet energy needs.

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