Caramel-swirl yogurt
Caramel-swirl yogurt is a creamy, sweetened dairy dessert featuring a base of plain or vanilla yogurt with a distinct ribbon of caramel sauce swirled throughout. It typically combines yogurt, caramel sauce (made from sugar, cream, and butter), and sometimes vanilla extract. While its exact origin is unclear, it's a popular modern flavor variation found in many Western countries, especially in the United States.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in carbohydrates and added sugars due to the caramel swirl, with a moderate amount of protein from the yogurt base. A typical serving provides calcium and some probiotics, but the calorie count is elevated by the sweetener, ranging from 150 to 250 kcal per serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Phosphorus | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Probiotics | Live active cultures |
| Vitamin D | 1 µg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg |
Per 1 container (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Caramel-swirl yogurt represents a fusion of traditional fermented dairy with a classic confection, making it a popular 'treat' yogurt. Nutritionally, it offers the potential gut-health benefits of yogurt alongside the quick energy (and sugar spike) from the caramel.
