Eat Groovy Q&A: What's The Difference Between Greek Yogurt and Regular Yogurt?

While both regular and Greek yogurt have numerous health benefits it's good to know the difference. Greek yogurt is basically just yogurt that is extra strained (triple strained vs. double strained) leaving it with a thicker and creamier consistency and less whey than regular yogurt. The extra staining makes it a more concentrated source of protein (it has about twice the protein of regular yogurt) although it does have less calcium. Greek yogurt also has fewer carbohydrates. If you wonder why many recipes specifically say to use Greek yogurt it's likely because, unlike regular yogurt, Greek yogurt does not curdle when heated.