In this series, 'Plant-Based vs. Original,' I'm comparing plant-based dairy to traditional dairy to see whether the common belief that plant-based dairy is less nutritious holds true. Today, our focus is on Greek yogurt – known for its rich flavor. We'll delve into the world of plant-based alternatives and assess their nutritional value against the 'real deal.' 

I'll share my observations and conclusions, and by the end, we'll determine which offers better nutritional value: original Greek yogurt or its plant-based counterpart. To make this comparison straightforward, I've compiled a table with the nutritional values of various plant-based Greek yogurts and traditional Greek yogurt. Keep an eye on columns marked with an asterisk, which indicate values per 100 grams.

Observations

• AH Greek-style yogurt alternative is generally the best, with the fewest calories, least fat, and the most protein. It does have relatively more sugar compared to other Greek-style yogurts.
• AH Greek-style yogurt alternative contains more protein than De Zaanse Hoeve Greek-style yogurt.
• Zaanse Hoeve Greek-style yogurt contains the most sugar.
• Zaanse Hoeve Greek-style yogurt has 2 times the calories of AH Greek-style yogurt alternative.
• Zaanse Hoeve Greek-style yogurt contains 5 times more fat than AH Greek-style yogurt alternative.
• Zaanse Hoeve Greek-style yogurt has 20 times more saturated fats than AH Greek-style yogurt alternative.
• AH Greek-style yogurt alternative is twice as expensive as De Zaanse Hoeve yogurt.
• Zaanse Hoeve Greek-style yogurt contains 1.3 times more carbohydrates than AH Greek-style yogurt alternative.
• Zaanse Hoeve Greek-style yogurt contains 1.7 times more sugar than AH Greek-style yogurt alternative.
• AH Greek-style yogurt alternative has more protein than De Zaanse Hoeve Greek-style yogurt.

Conclusion

Clearly, the winner is AH Greek-style yogurt alternative, outperforming its animal-based counterpart in nearly all aspects, except for the price. It's important to note that the vegan variant contains less sugar than the traditional one, so even though it has more carbohydrates, the amount of sugar in the product is lower.

The best nutritional value lies with the plant based alternative, but does it also taste the best? The answer is no. The variant with the most fat and sugar will undoubtedly taste the best, but what you intend to do with the Greek-style yogurt matters. If you plan to eat it in the morning, you probably prefer a basic option with good nutrients, high in protein, and low in sugar and fat. If you're making tzatziki, look for a yogurt with more fat and less sugar, like AH Oat Greek-style yogurt.