coconut yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt: Protein

coconut yoghurt: 1 g / 100 g. dairy yoghurt: 3.5 g / 100 g.

coconut yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt: Climate impact

coconut yoghurt: 1.1 kg CO₂e / kg. dairy yoghurt: 2.2 kg CO₂e / kg.

coconut yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt: Water use

coconut yoghurt: 90 L / kg. dairy yoghurt: 380 L / kg.

coconut yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt: Land use

coconut yoghurt: 1.2 m² / kg. dairy yoghurt: 8 m² / kg.

coconut yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt: Saturated fat

coconut yoghurt: 5 g / 100 g. dairy yoghurt: 1.5 g / 100 g.

coconut yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt: Fibre

coconut yoghurt: 0.5 g / 100 g. dairy yoghurt: 0 g / 100 g.

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coconut yoghurt vs dairy yoghurt

How coconut yoghurt and dairy yoghurt compare on protein, climate impact, water use, land use, saturated fat and fibre — with a clear verdict.

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The numbers

The numbers	coconut yoghurt	dairy yoghurt
Protein (g / 100 g)	1	3.5
Climate impact (kg CO₂e / kg)	1.1	2.2
Water use (L / kg)	90	380
Land use (m² / kg)	1.2	8
Saturated fat (g / 100 g)	5	1.5
Fibre (g / 100 g)	0.5	0

The verdict

coconut yoghurt is the better everyday choice. It uses less land and water and carries a smaller carbon footprint than dairy yoghurt, while covering the same role on the plate. If protein density is your priority, adjust portion size rather than going back to dairy yoghurt.

Sources: Poore & Nemecek (Science, 2018), FAO, USDA FoodData Central, Mekonnen & Hoekstra (2011).

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