I tried store-brand Greek yogurt from Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Costco, and Wegmans. The winner has a permanent spot in my fridge.

My family and I tried and ranked plain Greek yogurt from four grocery stores.
My daughter and I thought Trader Joe's Greek nonfat yogurt had an odd flavor.
The organic plain nonfat Greek yogurt from Wegmans was our winner.

I feel like I'm always buying Greek yogurt for my family, and even though we have our favorites, I like to switch things up every once in a while.

So, I decided to see how the store-brand versions from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, Costco, and Wegmans compare. To find out, I bought the most basic plain Greek yogurt I could find at each store and sampled them without any toppings.

Here's how they stacked up, from worst to best.

Trader Joe's nonfat plain Greek yogurt had a nice consistency.

A white and light-blue tub of Trader Joe's Greek nonfat yogurt, with illustrations of spoons on the packaging. The container sits on a gray marble countertop with blue-and-white bowls in the background

I liked that Trader Joe's option didn't have the ubiquitous pool of milky whey that sometimes settles on top of yogurt when I open it. The yogurt seemed to have a nice, medium-thick consistency.

At $5.50, the 32-ounce tub of Greek yogurt was the least expensive of the four brands I tried.

The yogurt was creamy but a bit too tangy for my taste.

A white and light-blue container of Trader Joe's Greek nonfat yogurt with illustrations of spoons of yogurt on the container. A blue-and-white bowl filled with white yogurt sits next to the container

Sadly, I thought this yogurt had an intensely tangy, almost sour flavor.

Because of its standout creaminess, though, I'd like to try the store's other varieties of flavored Greek yogurt next time.

The Greek yogurt from Whole Foods was the most expensive option.

A light-yellow container of 365 organic plain Greek yogurt with a red, orange, and yellow design on the packaging. The container sits on a gray marble countertop with blue-and-white bowls in the backgrounds

At $6.70, this 32-ounce tub was the most expensive yogurt I tried. When I opened the container, the yogurt looked creamy and smooth.

The 365 Greek yogurt tasted mildly sweet, with no tanginess.

A light-yellow container of 365 organic plain Greek yogurt with a red, orange, and yellow design and green lid. The container sits next to a blue-and-white bowl filled with white yogurt

The 365 Greek yogurt tasted fresh and was well-balanced — mildly sweet and not too tangy or tart.

I'd likely use this yogurt in one of my smoothies, as I don't feel it would alter the taste, but would add a nice boost of protein.

The Kirkland Signature organic plain Greek yogurt from Costco was the best bang for my buck.

A large white container with Kirkland Signature and black and green text spelling out "organic Greek yogurt plain" on a gray countertop with blue-and-white bowls in the background

The $6 Kirkland Signature organic nonfat Greek yogurt came in a 48-ounce tub.

On a cost-per-ounce basis, it was the best value of the varieties I tried. The entire tub was cheaper than the 365 organic yogurt from Whole Foods — and contained 16 more ounces.

The Kirkland Signature yogurt would make a great base for fruit or granola.

A large white container of Kirkland Signature organic plain Greek yogurt with a green lid. The container sits on a gray counter next to a blue-and-white bowl filled with white Greek yogurt

The Kirkland Signature yogurt was rich and full-bodied, with just enough tartness to give it some depth.

I appreciated that this yogurt, though less dense than the others, didn't have a puddle of whey at the top. It seemed like an ideal base for fruit, granola, or other add-ins.

Finally, I tried Wegmans' organic nonfat plain Greek yogurt.

A white container with a green Greek key pattern in the shape of a circle, Wegmans organic logo, and text spelling out "Greek nonfat yogurt plain." The container sits on a gray counter with blue-and-white bowls in the background.

Andrea McHugh

The 32-ounce tub of organic Greek yogurt from Wegmans cost $6 — a pleasant surprise, as I thought it would be more expensive.

Some whey floated at the top of the yogurt, but only creamy goodness remained once I dumped it out.

Overall, the yogurt from Wegmans was my favorite.

A white container with a green Greek key pattern in a circle, a Wegmans organic logo, and "Greek nonfat yogurt plain" text with blue design on the container. The package sits next to a blue-and-white bowl filled with white yogurt

Andrea McHugh

This Greek yogurt was creamy and smooth with the slightest tang, making it a solid base for add-ins. I think its light consistency would also be ideal to use in recipes.

Notably, this yogurt had the most sugar (7 grams) of all four options I tried. My daughter also liked it the most, so I plan on packing it in a container with some toppings for her lunch.

I liked this yogurt so much that I'm permanently keeping it in my refrigerator. The next time we need Greek yogurt, I'll reach for this one from Wegmans.

This story was originally published on June 9, 2024, and most recently updated on March 24, 2026.

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