Siggi’s Yogurt Review
I decided to do this Siggi’s Yogurt review because I kept on seeing it every time I went to grab yogurt but always held back on buying it because it was very expensive.
One 650 gram tub is about $6 which is really expensive compared to the cheaper brands that are usually around $3.
However, this all changed a few weeks ago when it went on sale and there was a $3 coupon bringing the price down to an incredible $2. So I bought a few.
Siggi’s Yogurt Review
It is THICK. Thicker than Greek Yogurt in my opinion. After I had the first bite (bite?) I took a quick look at the nutrition facts on the back and was surprised that it only had 1 gram of fat per 175 grams because it felt HEAVY.
I’m still not sure how I feel about this. I am confused since its not bad, but its very different than what I’m used to. It’s similar to Greek yogurt but thicker. I will say it does make feel very full after like two spoons.
I tried the both Strawberry and Vanilla flavor and felt that the strawberry and vanilla taste was quite lacking. It should definitely be increased. It still tastes okay, but the lack of flavor definitely hindered the overall experience.
Why is Siggi’s Yogurt so expensive?
After trying out the Vanilla and Yogurt flavors, I found myself trying to find a good reason for the higher price range.
What I had forgotten to consider is that Skyr should not be compared to regular yogurt. Skyr is similar to Greek Yogurt in thickness and Greek Yogurt is more expensive in price than regular Yogurt.
If you don’t take this point into consideration, then you won’t be able to have a good frame of reference and Siggi’s Yogurt will appear to be more expensive than it is. Let’s take a look at some Greek Yogurt prices.
Olympic Greek Yogurt Vanilla is $6.99 for 650 grams. So Siggi’s is actually cheaper per 100 grams. It is also cheaper than Oikos, which costs $7.49 per 750 grams.
Is Siggi’s Yogurt healthier than other brands?
Siggi’s heavily advertises their low sugar content and high protein content. However, when comparing Siggi’s Vanilla to Olympic Greek Vanilla, the difference in sugar is only 2 grams per 175 grams. To me, this seems like a tiny amount, and not something worth highlighting.
For Siggi’s, sugar represents 6% of the content, while for Olympic it represents 7%, so in the grand scheme of things this is nothing.
Where Siggi’s really shines is on the protein side. Siggi’s has 18 grams of protein while Olympic only has 11 grams. While I don’t think Yogurt is the most efficient source of protein, if having more protein in Yogurt is important to you, then Siggi’s is hands down the better option as it provides almost double the amount of protein.
Calorie wise, Siggie’s is lower by 30 calories than Olympic, so this is also another tiny plus.
Nutrition Facts Comparison
| Nutrition Facts | Siggi’s Skyr – Vanilla ($5.99) | Olympic Greek Yogurt – Vanilla ($6.99) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | 160 |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 11 g | 13 g |
| Protein | 18 g | 11 g |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 350 mg |
| Iron | 0 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 6 g |
Conclusion
I personally thought Siggi’s was too thick and lacked flavor and so I struggle to recommend it. I think its definitely worth trying to see if you like this type of Yogurt.
I suspect people that like Greek Yogurt have a higher chance of liking this, but that will not always be the case. I compared it frequently to Olympic Greek Yogurt because its a brand that I’ve tried many times.
It seems like they are also trying to target the same demographic of people that want to eat healthier organic foods. However, I find Olympic beats Siggi’s on being certified organic and getting milk from grass-fed cows.
When compared to regular yogurt, Siggi’s comes at a significant premium, because of the Icelandic style Yogurt (Skyr). So if you like this kind of yogurt then it totally makes sense, but otherwise, I see zero justification to buy this over premium Yogurt brands like Olympic.
Even if you are into the thicker yogurt or the Icelandic style, Siggi’s isn’t made in Iceland, its either produced in the US or Canada using domestic milk.
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