Coles Squeezie Yoghurt Pouch Strawberry
Coles Squeezie Yoghurt Pouch Strawberry: independently scored 3.7/10 on Protein Score and 6.4/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
2.54g protein per serve · 67 cal · 6.51g sugar · 29.4mg sodium · 70g serve.
Overview
This is a lunchbox filler, plain and simple. The squeezable pouch format is the entire story here, designed for convenience over any real nutritional punch. It's a sweet, strawberry-flavoured snack that asks very little of the person eating it - no spoon, no mess, no need to keep it perfectly upright in a school bag. With 21 ingredients, including multiple thickeners and stabilisers, this is a more processed product than the typical yoghurt pouch. That list is almost double the category average of 11 ingredients we track, which is the trade-off for a product that needs to hold its texture in a pouch. Sugar is added twice: once in the yoghurt base and again in the fruit puree blend. Compared with the brand's Yoghurt Vanilla pouch, this pouch has slightly less protein and less sugar, but it sits at the lowest end of the Coles yoghurt lineup for protein. It doesn't come close to the brand's own Greek or high-protein pouches, which offer double the protein for less sugar. We see this as a deliberate choice to serve a different need. Ultimately, the Coles Squeezie pouch lands firmly in the sweet snack category. It's for parents who need a quick, easy lunchbox solution and aren't scrutinising the protein or sugar numbers too closely. If you're after a protein hit or a clean ingredient list, you'd be better served elsewhere in the chiller aisle.
Protein Score: 3.7/10
Is this pouch a good source of protein for a snack? In short, no. With just 2.5 grams of protein in the 70g pouch, it falls well short of being a meaningful contributor to daily protein targets, earning it a 2.7/10. The protein density of 3.6g per 100g is below even the benchmark for standard plain yoghurt. This score trails the field for yoghurts, a category where protein is often a key reason for purchase. The protein-per-calorie metric is also weak, offering just 3.8 grams of protein for every 100 calories consumed. It highlights that the product's focus is on flavour and convenience, not on building a strong nutritional profile. For a post-workout snack or a breakfast base, you would need to consume several of these pouches to get the protein found in a single serving of Greek yoghurt. It's best viewed as a light snack, not a product to lean on for satiety or muscle repair.
Clean Score: 6.4/10
Is this just a simple fruit yoghurt? The 21 ingredients and four additives suggest it's a more processed product, built for convenience and texture, earning a 5.2/10. That list is almost double the average for the yoghurts we track, which tells a story about the processing required to make a shelf-stable pouch. The additives here are mainly thickeners (1442, 1401) and stabilisers (406, 440), which create the squeezable texture that holds up in a lunchbox. Sugar is also added separately to both the yoghurt base and the fruit puree blend, pushing the ingredient count higher than you'd see in a simple pouch-set yoghurt. Compared to other products from the same brand, like the Coles Greek Style Natural Yoghurt, this is a far more complex recipe. You're trading a clean label for the convenience of a portion-controlled pouch that doesn't require a spoon, which is a trade-off many busy parents are happy to make.
Wins
- Convenient 70g pouch format is ideal for kids' lunchboxes.
- Contains live cultures, a feature many shoppers look for in yoghurt.
- Uses sugar for sweetness, with no artificial sweeteners present.
Watch outs
- A very low 2.5g of protein per pouch.
- Added sugar contributes to the 9.3g of sugar per 100g.
- A long list of 21 ingredients, including four additives.
Ingredients
Yoghurt (89%) [Reconstituted Skim Milk, Cream (Milk), Sugar, Milk Solids, Thickeners (1442, 1401), Mineral Salt (341), Stabilisers (406, 440), Live Cultures (Milk)], Fruit Puree Blend (11%) [Strawberry Puree (49%), Reconstituted Apple Juice, Sugar, Thickener (1442), Natural Flavours, Acidity Regulators (296, 331), Natural Colours (Black Carrot, Blackcurrant)]
21 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in this yoghurt added or natural?
- This yoghurt contains both naturally occurring and added sugars. The 9.3g of sugar per 100g is a mix of lactose, which is the natural sugar found in milk, and added sugar. The ingredients list shows sugar added to both the yoghurt base and the fruit puree blend. For a small 70g pouch, the total sugar is 6.5g, making it a sweet treat rather than a protein-focused snack. We'd file this under 'sometimes food' for the lunchbox.
- Does this pouch contain live cultures?
- Yes, the ingredient list confirms that the yoghurt base contains live cultures. While the specific strains like L. acidophilus or B. lactis are not named on the pack, the presence of live cultures is a plus for anyone looking for this feature in a yoghurt product. These cultures are standard in many yoghurts and are responsible for the fermentation process. We think it's a good feature in what is otherwise a convenience-focused snack.
- How does this compare to plain Greek yoghurt for protein?
- It has significantly less protein. This pouch provides 3.6g of protein per 100g, whereas typical Greek yoghurts deliver between 6g and 10g of protein per 100g. The straining process used for Greek yoghurt concentrates the protein, which is why it's so much denser. This product is not strained in the same way, resulting in a much lower protein content. Skip this one if a protein hit is your main goal.
- Where can I buy Coles Squeezie Yoghurt?
- As a Coles own-brand product, this yoghurt pouch is primarily stocked in Coles supermarkets across Australia. You will find it in the chilled dairy aisle alongside other yoghurts. While it's a staple of their in-house brand, availability can vary between stores. It's listed on the Coles online website for delivery or click-and-collect orders. The brand's own website is the best source for any further information.
- Why does this yoghurt score so low for protein?
- The protein score reflects the very low amount of protein per serve. At just 2.5 grams of protein in the 70-gram pouch, it doesn't offer a meaningful amount, especially when compared to the wider yoghurt category. Many Greek or protein-fortified yoghurts provide over 15 grams per serve. This product is formulated as a sweet, convenient snack for kids, so protein density isn't the priority. We'd recommend it for convenience, not for its protein content.