Five Am Organic Yoghurt Vanilla Bean
Five Am Organic Yoghurt Vanilla Bean: independently scored 3.4/10 on Protein Score and 6.9/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
6.8g protein per serve · 175 cal · 18.6g sugar · 87mg sodium · 150g serve.
Overview
This is a tub for the organic-first shopper, not the protein-chaser. Five Am lands a pleasant, creamy vanilla bean yoghurt that feels more like a traditional dessert than a modern health food. With 18.6g of sugar in a single 150g serve, it's firmly in the sweet treat category, making it a less-than-ideal foundation for a daily breakfast if you're watching your sugar intake. Its ingredient list is refreshingly straightforward, built on organic milk, cream, and raw sugar. At ten ingredients total, it sits just under the category average for complexity. However, its nutritional profile diverges sharply from the mean; the 12.4g of sugar per 100g is more than double the category average, while its 4.5g of protein is significantly lower than the typical 7.4g we see across the yoghurts we've tested. The use of real vanilla bean and the absence of artificial sweeteners, colours, or preservatives give it a clean taste and a trustworthy feel. We see it as a solid option for households that want a simple, organic, and familiar-tasting yoghurt for occasional desserts or as a sweet snack for kids, where the protein number isn't the primary concern.
Protein Score: 3.4/10
This tub lands at the bottom of the pack for protein, sitting closer to a standard yoghurt than a high-protein Greek or skyr style. The 6.8g of protein per serve earns it a 2.1/10, trailing the category field significantly. At 4.5g of protein per 100g, it sits at the lowest end of the benchmark for even a standard plain yoghurt, and well shy of the 6-10g we expect from a Greek-style product. Protein per calorie is also weak, meaning it's not an efficient choice for hitting macro targets. Ultimately, this isn't a tub you reach for with protein in mind. It's a flavour-first, organic product where the nutritional contribution from protein is a secondary benefit rather than the primary goal. You would need a very large serving to get a meaningful protein hit.
Clean Score: 6.9/10
The clean ingredient list, free from artificial additives, is the main drawcard here, delivering a more traditional yoghurt experience. With ten ingredients and no synthetic compounds, it earns a Clean Score/10, reflecting its simple, organic formulation despite the presence of added sugar. This score is driven by what's not in the tub: no artificial sweeteners, colours, preservatives, or gums. The texture is managed with rice starch, a simple food-based thickener, while acidity is handled by citric acid. This commitment to a less-processed product will appeal to ingredient-conscious shoppers. The trade-off for this simplicity is a product that can't match the high-protein, low-sugar numbers of more engineered yoghurts. For the shopper prioritising an organic, recognisable ingredient list over optimised macros, this is a compromise that makes sense.
Wins
- Certified organic ingredients including milk and raw sugar.
- Contains live cultures for a traditional yoghurt base.
- Free from any artificial sweeteners, colours or preservatives.
Watch outs
- Just 4.5g of protein per 100g, below the standard for plain yoghurt.
- High in sugar, with 18.6g in every 150g serve.
- Low protein-per-calorie ratio makes it a poor choice for recovery.
Ingredients
Organic Milk, Organic Raw Sugar, Water, Organic Cream (Milk), Milk Solids, Rice starch, Natural Vanilla Flavour, Vanilla Bean, Acidity Regulator (Citric Acid), Live Cultures (Milk).
10 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sugar in this yoghurt added or natural?
- This yoghurt contains a significant amount of added sugar. The 12.4g of sugar per 100g is a combination of the naturally occurring lactose from the organic milk and added organic raw sugar, which is the second ingredient listed. This is why it has a distinctly sweet taste compared to plain or Greek yoghurts. In a 150g serve, you get 18.6g of total sugar. We think it's best viewed as a dessert or sweet treat rather than a daily breakfast staple.
- How does this compare to plain Greek yoghurt for protein?
- It contains significantly less protein than a typical Greek yoghurt. This product has 4.5g of protein per 100g, while most plain Greek yoghurts on the market offer between 6g and 10g per 100g. The difference comes from the traditional straining process used for Greek yoghurt, which concentrates the protein by removing whey. This tub is not a strained yoghurt, so its protein content remains lower. We'd suggest a proper Greek or skyr yoghurt if a high protein count is your main goal.
- Does Five Am yoghurt have live cultures?
- Yes, the ingredient list for this yoghurt confirms the presence of live cultures. These cultures are the active bacteria responsible for fermenting milk into yoghurt. The specific strains, such as L. acidophilus or B. lactis, are not named on the tub, which is quite common for many mainstream yoghurt products. If you are looking for specific probiotic strains for a particular health reason, you would need to find a product that names them on the label.
- Where can I buy Five Am Organic Yoghurt?
- Five Am Organic Yoghurt is widely available in the refrigerated dairy aisle of major Australian supermarkets. This particular 700g Vanilla Bean tub is catalogued at both Coles and Woolworths. Stock levels can differ between individual stores, so checking the supermarkets' online shopping sites can be a good way to see if it's at your local. You'll typically find it alongside other large tubs of flavoured and natural yoghurt.
- Who owns the Five:am brand?
- The Five:am brand is Australian-owned and its products are made in Australia. The brand was founded in 2011 and is now under the ownership of Barambah Organics, which is another well-regarded Australian organic dairy company. This information is based on our verified brand records, which we use to provide context on ownership and manufacturing origins. For a more detailed company history, the brand's own website is the best source of information.