Plain yogurt has a low energy density

Yogurt is a nutrient dense food and plain yogurt has a low energy density

Energy density is the amount of energy – or calories – per gram of food. Lower energy density foods provide fewer calories per gram than higher energy density foods. Hence low energy dense foods allow satisfying portions with a relatively low calorie content to be eaten.

Compared with other foods, plain low-fat yogurt has a low energy density of 0.6–1.5 kcal/g.

References:

• British Nutrition Foundation. What is energy density?

• British Nutrition Foundation. Feed Yourself Fuller Chart 2010