There has always been a lot of confusion regarding the difference between yogurt and curd. Even till now a majority of people both amateur, as well as well-known chefs, could not really differentiate between the two. The two of the most common differences that people pull out while differentiation between the two is that yogurt is the western name for curd and another one is that the yogurt is thicker in consistency when compared to curd.
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But in reality, the difference lies in the procedure of production and the type of bacteria or live culture added to the milk for the formation of the two. In the fitness market mainly you must have heard the name of yogurt often. Various fitness experts and dieticians recommend including yogurt in your daily diet due to the various benefits it hails. But when it comes to recipes you can easily swap the yogurt with curd and vice versa.
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Though there are a lot of varieties of yogurt available in the market, the most popular one is the Greek yogurt. The thing which elevates yogurt when compared to curd in terms of nutrition value is the amount of protein it has. For instance, one serving of curd contains 3-4 grams of protein, the same serving of yogurt has almost double the amount of protein, approximately 8-10 grams.
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Also, it has been found that daily consumption of yogurt can considerably reduce the muscles trauma post workout resulting in less tiring feeling. This is so because daily the consumption of yogurt helps in facilitating the functioning of the t-cells or the dominant cells which are responsible for maintaining the immune system. For people who workout on a daily basis, yogurt is a great addition to their daily diet.
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The great thing about yogurt is that even the lactose intolerant people can consume it without having any side effect. This is so because when milk is turned into yogurt the lactose present in the milk transforms into lactic acid which is much easier to digest.
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Another difference between yogurt and curd is that yogurt is an industrial product and cannot be prepared at home, unlike curd.
