About Coconut Yogurt

Coconut yogurt provides a healthy option for those with dietary needs.

Coconut yogurt, made from coconut milk, offers a dairy-free, lactose-free, soy-free and gluten-free solution for vegans and those with food allergies. Coconut yogurt comes plain and in several flavors including pineapple, vanilla, blueberry and strawberry-banana.

Ingredients

Turtle Mountain, a dairy-free product manufacturer, lists ingredients on the So Delicious brand container in order, from most to least amount. So Delicious coconut yogurt main ingredients include water, coconut milk, evaporated cane juice, fruit and chicory root extract.

Nutritional Value

According to Turtle Mountain, a 6 oz. serving of coconut yogurt contains approximately 150 calories. Additionally, the yogurt contains 26 grams of carbohydrates, 2 grams of fiber and one gram of protein. Sugar content varies based on flavoring ingredients.

Benefits

AskDrSears.com reports that foods can be good sources of calcium. Coconut yogurt contains approximately 30 percent calcium, 30 percent vitamin B12 and 25 percent magnesium. Coconut yogurt also provides probiotics, healthy bacteria necessary for digestion.

References

• Turtle Mountain: So Delicious Dairy-Free Yogurt
• AskDrSears.com: Care About Your Calcium