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What is the difference between yogurt and curd?

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Updated on05/23/26

Curd and yogurt are both fermented milk products, but they differ in preparation and bacteria used. Curd is made by adding a small amount of existing curd or a natural acidic substance to warm milk, allowing naturally occurring bacteria to ferment it. It is common in India and varies in taste and texture. Yogurt is made using specific bacterial cultures, mainly Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, under controlled conditions. Yogurt usually has a smoother texture, tangier flavor, and more consistent probiotic benefits. While all yogurt is a type of curd, not all curd qualifies as yogurt due to differing bacterial cultures and production methods. 

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You're not alone on this planet if you have ever wondered, "What's the difference between yogurt and curd?". Over the years we have witnessed how yogurt is getting morepopular as a diet food. It is quite funny that many people believe thatwhat curd is to India, yogurtis to west.

 

Actually, both the products differ by a fine line, the basic difference lies in their method of preparation and also the beneficial bacterial strains that kick start the fermentation of milk. As compared to desi curd, yogurt has many health benefits and one can add it in their daily meals.

 

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Many varieties of yogurt are available in the market, the most promising and popular is Geek yogurt. It is being excessively used and recommended by numerous dieticians.The major difference between yogurt and curd is that with the same amount of bacteria and almost at the same price, the yogurt provides almost double the protein.

 

For example, a medium-sized bowl of curd contains roughly 3-4 grams of protein, while the same amount of Greek yogurt has almost double the amount, roughly 8-10 grams.

 

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