Dairy Farmers Thick & Creamy Yoghurt Strawberry
Dairy Farmers Thick & Creamy Yoghurt Strawberry: independently scored 2.9/10 on Protein Score and 6.4/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
5.4g protein per serve · 178 cal · 15.5g sugar · 59mg sodium · 150g serve.
Overview
If you grew up on creamy, fruity yoghurts from the supermarket dairy case, this tub will taste familiar. It's thick, smooth, and unmistakably a dessert-style product rather than a high-protein breakfast base. The 15.5g of sugar in a single 150g tub confirms this positioning, placing it well into treat territory. Looking at the ingredient list, the flavour comes from 7% real strawberries, with added sugar, natural flavour, and lemon juice concentrate. The texture is helped along by a modified starch thickener, and the colour comes from carmine. On the plus side, it contains a list of four live yoghurt cultures: S. thermophilus, B. lactis, L. acidophilus, and L. bulgaricus. Against the broader yoghurt category, this tub underperforms on the key nutritional metrics we track. Its protein content of 3.6g per 100g is less than half the category average of 7.4g, while its sugar content of 10.3g per 100g is almost double the 5.7g average. The ingredient count of 12 is right on the typical number for a flavoured yoghurt. Ultimately, this is a single-serve convenience product for a sweet craving. It's not built for a post-workout recovery slot or to anchor a high-protein breakfast tub. We'd treat it as what it is: a creamy, strawberry-flavoured dessert.
Protein Score: 2.9/10
The calorie and sugar cost is the main story here, with the protein number taking a back seat. With just 5.4g of protein in the 150g tub, it scores a 1.9/10, trailing the field by a significant margin and sitting far below the category average. Its protein density of 3.6g per 100g doesn't even clear the benchmark for a standard plain yoghurt (4-6g), let alone a strained Greek-style one (6-10g). For every 100 calories you get just 3g of protein, which is a very low return for anyone focused on nutrition. This isn't the tub to reach for if protein is your goal. You would need to eat several of these to get a meaningful protein hit, and the corresponding sugar and calorie load makes that an impractical choice. It's a snack, not a protein supplement.
Clean Score: 6.4/10
This is a moderately processed yoghurt, sitting in the middle ground between a simple whole-food base and a highly engineered snack. The use of thickeners and added colours moves it away from a minimalist recipe, reflected in its 6.5/10 for clean ingredients, which is below the category average. The ingredient list totals 12 items, which is typical for a flavoured yoghurt. The score is influenced by the inclusion of Modified Starch as a thickener and Mineral Salt (509), which are common in mass-market yoghurts to ensure a consistent texture and shelf life. The colour comes from carmine, a natural additive. These additions are what deliver the 'thick and creamy' experience the product promises, but it's a trade-off against a shorter, simpler ingredient list. For shoppers who want just milk, cultures, and fruit, this won't be the right fit. For everyone else, it's a standard, reliable tub from the chiller aisle.
Wins
- Contains four named live yoghurt cultures.
- Made with 7% real strawberries.
- Widely available in major Australian supermarkets.
Watch outs
- Only 5.4g of protein per 150g tub.
- High sugar content at 15.5g per serve.
- Protein density is below standard plain yoghurt.
Ingredients
Milk, Milk Solids, Cream, Strawberries (7%), Sugar, Thickener (Modified Starch), Natural Flavour, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Milk Minerals, Natural Colour (Carmine), Mineral Salt (509), Live Yoghurt Cultures: S. thermophilus, B. lactis, L. acidophilus & L. bulgaricus.
12 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in this yoghurt added or natural?
- It contains both naturally occurring and added sugars. The 15.5g of sugar in each tub is a mix of lactose, which is the natural sugar found in milk, and white sugar that has been added for sweetness. The ingredients list explicitly includes "Sugar" high up the list, confirming it's a significant contributor. This is why it tastes more like a dessert than a plain yoghurt. We'd consider it a treat rather than a daily breakfast staple.
- Does Dairy Farmers Thick & Creamy yoghurt have live cultures?
- Yes, it does contain live yoghurt cultures. The ingredient panel lists four specific strains: Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus acidophilus, and Lactobacillus bulgaricus. These are common cultures used to ferment milk into yoghurt. While their presence is a positive, this product is still primarily a dessert-style yoghurt given its high sugar and low protein content. Think of the cultures as a bonus, not the main reason to buy it.
- How does this compare to Greek yoghurt for protein?
- It has significantly less protein than a typical Greek yoghurt. This tub provides 3.6g of protein per 100g, whereas most Greek yoghurts deliver between 6g and 10g of protein per 100g. The difference comes from the straining process used for Greek yoghurt, which concentrates the protein. This product is not strained in the same way, resulting in a lower protein density. If protein is your priority, a Greek yoghurt would be a much stronger choice.
- Where can I buy this yoghurt?
- Dairy Farmers Thick & Creamy Yoghurt is widely available in the chiller aisle of major Australian supermarkets. It is currently catalogued at both Coles and Woolworths, making it an easy-to-find option for most shoppers across the country. The brand may also sell products directly from their own website, but its presence in major retailers makes it a convenient pickup during your regular grocery shop.
- Who owns the Dairy Farmers brand?
- Dairy Farmers is an established Australian brand now owned by Bega Cheese. According to the brand, it was first established in 1900 and its products are made in Australia. This long history makes it a familiar name in many Australian households. For more detailed information about the company's history or manufacturing practices, the brand's official website is the best source.