Yoplait Original Yogurt: Calories, Nutrition and Health Benefits

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One 6 oz (170 g) cup of Yoplait Original Strawberry has 140 calories, 5 g protein, 26 g carbs, 18 g sugar (13 g added), 1.5 g fat and 85 mg sodium. The sugar is the number to watch: one cup uses about half of the American Heart Association daily added-sugar limit for women.

Quick Nutrition Facts

Per 1 cup, Original Strawberry low fat (170 g, 6 oz)

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	140 kcal
Protein	5g
Carbohydrates	26g
Fiber	0g
Sugars	18g
Fat	1.5g
Sodium	85 mg

Macronutrient Breakdown

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NUTRITIONIST'S INSIGHT

Yoplait Original is a low-fat, sweetened yogurt, and it sits closer to a light dessert than to a protein food. The 5 g of protein is modest for 140 calories, and 13 g of the 18 g of sugar is added, which is more than half of the 25 g daily limit the American Heart Association sets for most women. It still brings 15% DV of calcium and 15% DV of vitamin D. If you like it, eat it with nuts or a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt to raise the protein, and count it as a sweet snack rather than as the protein in a meal.

Myth Busters

MYTH #1: Low-fat yogurt means low sugar

TRUTH: Yoplait Original is low in fat (1.5 g) but carries 18 g of sugar a cup, 13 g of it added. Fat is taken out of the label and sugar fills the gap in flavor. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup); Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt 6 oz: ShopRite listing (150 kcal, 13 g added sugar)

MYTH #2: Yogurt is always a high-protein snack

TRUTH: A cup of Original has 5 g of protein. Plain nonfat Greek yogurt gives about 17 g in the same 170 g, so the style of yogurt matters more than the word on the lid. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup); Yoplait Original Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt Cup 6 oz: Food Lion product listing and label

MYTH #3: The sugar in yogurt is all natural milk sugar

TRUTH: Plain yogurt contains lactose, but the USDA record for this cup lists 13 g of added sugar out of 18 g. Only the added part counts toward the American Heart Association limit. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup); Added sugars and daily limits (American Heart Association limits: 25 g women, 36 g men)

MYTH #4: Any yogurt lowers diabetes risk

TRUTH: The FDA allows a qualified claim that eating at least 2 cups (3 servings) of yogurt a week may reduce type 2 diabetes risk, based on limited evidence. The claim does not say sweetened yogurt is free of sugar, and the research is observational. FDA announces qualified health claim for yogurt and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

NutriScore by Health Goals

Health Goal	NutriScore	Why This Score?
Weight Loss		140 calories is a reasonable snack, but the 5 g of protein will not keep you full for long. Plain Greek yogurt does the same job for less sugar. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup); Yoplait Original Low Fat Strawberry Yogurt Cup 6 oz: Food Lion product listing and label
Muscle Gain		5 g of protein per 140 calories is low for a training snack. Greek yogurt or skyr gives three times the protein. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup)
Diabetes		26 g of carbs with 18 g of sugar and no fiber raises glucose fast. Plain yogurt is the better pick for most people with diabetes. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup); FDA announces qualified health claim for yogurt and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
Heart Health		Low in fat (1.5 g, 1 g saturated) and sodium (85 mg), but 13 g of added sugar is over half of the 25 g daily limit for most women. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup); Added sugars and daily limits (American Heart Association limits: 25 g women, 36 g men)
Low-Carb		26 g of carbs in a 170 g cup, almost all sugar, with no fiber. It does not fit a low-carb plan. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup)

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Blood Sugar Response to Yoplait Original Yogurt

A cup has 26 g of carbs, 18 g of which is sugar, and no fiber. In a person with typical glucose handling, expect a rise of 25 to 35 mg/dL within 30 to 45 minutes, then a return to baseline within about 2 hours. These are illustrative values, not a measured curve. The 5 g of protein and 1.5 g of fat slow the rise only slightly, so the sugar sets the shape. Eaten with nuts or after a meal, the peak is lower than on an empty stomach. Yoplait Original Strawberry Low Fat Yogurt: USDA branded food record, FDC 1164926 (170 g cup); Added sugars and daily limits (American Heart Association limits: 25 g women, 36 g men)

Typical Glucose Response Curve

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How to flatten the spike

Eat it after a meal or with a handful of nuts rather than alone on an empty stomach.
Stir a spoonful into plain Greek yogurt to cut the sugar and raise the protein.
Skip the granola and honey toppings, which add 10 g of sugar or more.
Check the lid: flavors differ by a few grams of sugar, and the Light line has fewer carbs.

Cultural Significance

Yoplait Original is a staple of US grocery dairy aisles: the 6 oz fruit-flavored cup sold in 4-packs and 8-packs, packed into lunchboxes and bought for a quick breakfast. Strawberry is the reference flavor, with Strawberry Banana, Peach and Blueberry beside it. Its sweet, smooth, spoonable style set the American idea of fruit yogurt, which is why many shoppers now compare newer Greek and high-protein cups against it.

Compare & Substitute

Yoplait Original Yogurt vs Similar Foods

Nutrient	Plain low-fat yogurt, 170 g	Plain nonfat Greek yogurt, 170 g	Plain whole milk yogurt, 170 g
Calories	107 kcal	100 kcal	104 kcal
Protein	8.9g	17.3g	5.9g
Carbohydrates	11.9g	6.1g	8.1g
Fat	2.6g	0.7g	5.6g

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Yoplait Original yogurt?

A 6 oz (170 g) cup of Yoplait Original Strawberry has 140 calories per the USDA record and Food Lion label. Some retailers list 150, and other flavors vary by a few calories.

How much sugar is in Yoplait Original?

18 g of sugar in the Strawberry cup, including 13 g of added sugar. The American Heart Association caps added sugar at 25 g a day for most women and 36 g for most men.

Is Yoplait Original yogurt healthy?

It is low in fat and sodium and gives calcium and vitamin D, but it has 18 g of sugar and 5 g of protein. It works as an occasional snack, and plain yogurt is the stronger daily choice.

Is Yoplait Original good for diabetes?

Not often. A cup has 26 g of carbs, 18 g of sugar and no fiber. The FDA says regular yogurt intake may reduce type 2 diabetes risk on limited evidence, so plain yogurt is the safer pick.