Do plant-based yoghurts have more nutrient density than regular ones?

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Compared to dairy yoghurts, plant-based yoghurts contained significantly less total sugar, less sodium, and more fiber, a new study has indicated. 

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Published in Frontiers in Nutrition journal, it further suggested that plant-based yoghurts also contained significantly less protein, calcium, and potassium than their dairy counterparts.

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The University of Massachusetts study, which ranked yoghurts from the highest to lowest nutrient density based on the NRF (Nutrient Rich Food) Index, compared almond, oat, low and nonfat dairy, full-fat dairy, cashew, and coconut yoghurt. 

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“Almond yoghurts scored significantly higher than all other yogurts, indicating the highest nutrient density,” the study mentioned.

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Khushboo Sahijwani Matta, dietician, Rejua Energy Center, Mumbai said that there is indeed a significant difference between dairy-based and non-dairy-based yoghurt.

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Yogita Chavan, dietitian, Godrej Memorial Hospital, Mumbai mentioned that if one is looking for a nutritionally-dense yogurt (plant-based), then almond yogurt can be an option, provided it is fortified with necessary nutrients.

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