Pauls Plus Protein Yoghurt Pouch Strawberry
Pauls Plus Protein Yoghurt Pouch Strawberry: independently scored 10.0/10 on Protein Score and 7.9/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
15g protein per serve · 92 cal · 5.1g sugar · 65mg sodium · 150g serve.
Overview
This pouch from Pauls is built for convenience, delivering a substantial protein hit without needing a spoon or a shaker bottle. It's a smart format for gym bags and work fridges, offering a genuinely useful macro profile that sidesteps the high sugar content of many flavoured yoghurts. The ingredient list tells a story of trade-offs. The base is skim milk and milk solids, which helps concentrate the protein. To keep the sugar figure down to just 3.4g per 100g - all of it naturally occurring lactose - the recipe uses artificial sweeteners (950 and 955). Thickeners and stabilisers are also in the mix to create a palatable texture, which is a common compromise in this kind of processed dairy snack. Compared to the brand's matching Strawberry yoghurt in a 160g pouch, this pouch offers identical protein and sugar, making the format the key point of difference. Its protein density is well above the 7.4g per 100g we typically see in the yoghurt aisle, while sugar sits comfortably below the 5.7g per 100g average. It's a purpose-built product that knows its job is to deliver protein and convenience, not a whole-food ingredient list. Ultimately, this is for the shopper who reads the nutrition panel first and the ingredient list second. If your goal is a quick, low-sugar, high-protein snack on the run, it's one of the more effective options in the supermarket chiller. We see it as a direct, food-based alternative to a ready-to-drink protein shake.
Protein Score: 10.0/10
As a grab-and-go protein source, this pouch is one of the most effective in the yoghurt aisle, sitting far above standard yoghurts for protein density. The 15g of protein per serve earns a 9.5/10, making it a serious contender against many dedicated protein snacks for a quick, post-workout refuel. The protein density of 10.1g per 100g puts it at the top of the benchmark for traditional Greek yoghurt, which is a space few flavoured pouches manage to reach. At 16.6g of protein for every 100 calories, it's also an efficient way to get your macros in without a significant calorie cost, which matters for anyone tracking their intake tightly. Stack this against a typical flavoured yoghurt and the difference is stark. You're getting double the protein for less than a third of the sugar. For anyone needing a protein top-up between meals or after a workout, this pouch is a genuinely useful tool to have in your nutrition kit.
Clean Score: 7.9/10
The use of two artificial sweeteners and a handful of thickeners and stabilisers is the main reason for the 7.9/10 Clean Score. While the 13-ingredient list is only slightly longer than the category average, the presence of acesulphame potassium (950) and sucralose (955) firmly places it in the more processed camp for us. These additives are doing a specific job: delivering the sweetness you'd expect from a strawberry yoghurt without any added sugar. The trade-off for this macro-friendly profile is an ingredient list that won't appeal to shoppers who prefer to stick to whole foods and avoid man-made sweeteners or thickeners like 1442. This score lands below the average for the yoghurts we've analysed, reflecting that compromise. It's not designed for the ingredient purist. Instead, it's a product for the person who prioritises a high-protein, low-sugar outcome and is comfortable with the processing required to achieve it.
Wins
- Delivers 15g of protein in a single 150g pouch.
- Contains no added sugar, with only 5.1g of natural lactose per serve.
- Protein density of 10.1g per 100g rivals traditional Greek yoghurt.
Watch outs
- Uses artificial sweeteners (950, 955) to achieve its low sugar content.
- Ingredient list includes thickeners and stabilisers.
- Clean Score is below the yoghurt category average.
Ingredients
Skim milk, water, milk solids, strawberry puree (3%), thickener (1442), flavours, colours (black carrot concentrate, black currant concentrate), sweeteners (950,955), salt, stabiliser (412), live cultures (from milk).
13 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I buy Pauls Plus Protein Yoghurt pouches?
- You can find Pauls Plus Protein Yoghurt pouches in the chilled dairy aisle at major Australian supermarkets, including Coles and Woolworths. They are typically stocked alongside other single-serve yoghurts and dairy snacks. Availability may vary by store location, but it's a widely distributed product. We'd suggest checking the yoghurt section of your local store.
- Is the sugar in this yoghurt added or natural?
- The sugar is entirely from natural sources, with no added sugar in the recipe. The 5.1g of sugar per 150g pouch comes from lactose, which is naturally present in the milk base. The sweetness you taste is created by using artificial sweeteners (950 and 955). This is how the product remains sweet without the higher sugar content typical of many flavoured yoghurts. It's a good choice if you're monitoring your added sugar intake.
- How does this compare to plain Greek yoghurt for protein?
- It compares very favourably, matching the high end of the benchmark for Greek yoghurt. This pouch contains 10.1g of protein per 100g, whereas traditional Greek yoghurts typically range from 6g to 10g of protein per 100g. This means you're getting the protein density of a quality Greek yoghurt but in a flavoured, convenient pouch format. We'd consider it a strong performer on protein.
- Does Pauls Plus Protein Yoghurt have live cultures?
- Yes, it does contain live cultures. The ingredient list confirms 'live cultures (from milk)' are included in the product. However, the specific strains of bacteria, such as L. acidophilus or B. lactis, are not named on the packaging. While the presence of cultures is confirmed, it's not promoted as a specific probiotic feature. Think of it as a standard benefit of a cultured yoghurt product.
- What makes this a high-protein yoghurt?
- This is considered a high-protein yoghurt because of its density and serve size. It packs 10.1g of protein per 100g, which is significantly more than the 4-6g found in standard yoghurts. In a single 150g pouch, you get a full 15g protein hit. This is a substantial amount for a single snack, making it a genuinely useful option for post-workout recovery or for hitting daily protein targets without needing a powder or bar.