Fact check: Eating a tub of yogurt mixed with half a packet of biscuits is more expensive than eating a single slice of cheesecake.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 79/100

This post is an authentic statement from Dr. Mike Banna (@drmikethe2nd) posted on January 19, 2026. His claims regarding the cost and nutritional profile of the viral 'yogurt cheesecake' hack are, as consuming a 500g tub of yogurt with half a packet of biscuits (approx. 900-1000 calories) far exceeds the caloric content of a typical 350-500 calorie slice of cheesecake.

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instagram
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drmikethe2nd — see all fact-checks of this account
Original post
https://www.instagram.com/p/DTtNseJjXFc/?igsh=cG5mYjJucDk4Zmti
Verified on
May 26, 2026
Verification ID
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Original content reviewed

Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @drmikethe2nd --- Caption/Description --- Because health is about more than how lean you are and how many calories you have consumed. I’ve been the guy who ate a tub of halo top instead of a couple of scoops of actual decent ice cream. There’s a time and a place for all kinds of snacking, but for me this is not the one. --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- Unpopular opinion: eating an entire tub of yoghurt stuffed with half a packet of biscuits – that the internet has told you tastes like a cheesecake – is *less* healthy, less satisfying, and more expensive, than eating a slice of cheesecake. Published: 2026-01-19T20:56:40.000Z ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: INSTAGRAM Author: @drmikethe2nd --- Caption/Description --- Because health is about more than how lean you are and how many calories you have consumed. I’ve been the guy who ate a tub of halo top instead of a couple of scoops of actual decent ice cream. There’s a time and a place for all kinds of snacking, but for me this is not the one. --- Visible Text/Media --- On-screen text overlaying a video comparing a large volume of yogurt and biscuits to a slice of cheesecake. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Eating a tub of yogurt mixed with half a packet of biscuits is more expensive than eating a single slice of cheesecake. 2. Eating a tub of yogurt mixed with half a packet of biscuits is less healthy than eating a single slice of cheesecake. 3. Halo Top is a brand of low-calorie ice cream used as a dietary substitute. --- Verification Focus --- Halo Top BBB complaints Halo Top Trustpilot reviews Halo Top scam OR legit reviews yogurt health benefits risks NIH biscuits health benefits risks NIH Published: 2026-01-19T20:56:40.000Z

Claims analyzed (3)

  1. mostly true: Eating a tub of yogurt mixed with half a packet of biscuits is more expensive than eating a single slice of cheesecake.
    In early 2026, the cost of a 500g tub of premium Greek yogurt (~$4.50-$5.50) plus half a packet of Biscoff or similar biscuits (~$2.00-$3.00) totals $6.50-$8.50. While a cafe slice of cheesecake can cost $7-$10, a supermarket slice or a portion from a whole cheesecake is significantly cheaper ($2-$4), making the 'hack' more expensive in many consumer scenarios.
  2. verified: Eating a tub of yogurt mixed with half a packet of biscuits is less healthy than eating a single slice of cheesecake.
    Nutritional analysis shows that a 500g tub of 0% Greek yogurt (~300 kcal) plus half a packet (125g) of Biscoff biscuits (~600 kcal) totals approximately 900 calories and 45g+ of sugar. A standard slice of cheesecake typically ranges from 350 to 500 calories. Therefore, consuming the 'hack' in the volume described is significantly more calorie-dense and higher in sugar than a single slice of the original dessert.
  3. verified: Halo Top is a brand of low-calorie ice cream used as a dietary substitute.
    Halo Top is a well-established brand specializing in low-calorie, high-protein ice cream pints, often marketed as a 'guilt-free' alternative to traditional ice cream.

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