How Much Protein in Greek Yogurt? Per Container and 100 g
Per 100 g, plain nonfat Greek yogurt has 10.2 g of protein and plain whole-milk Greek yogurt has 9.0 g. A container of plain nonfat Greek yogurt (170 g) has 17.3 g of protein. Per 100 g, plain nonfat Greek yogurt also provides 59 kcal, 0.4 g of fat and 3.6 g of carbohydrate.
Ranked #36 of 46 high protein foods by protein per 100 g.
Protein per 100 g and per serving
| Food | State | Per 100 g | Per 100 g | Per serving | Per serving | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | kcal | Fat | Carbs | Serving | Protein | kcal | |||
| Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat FDC 170894 | As sold | 10.2 g | 59 | 0.4 g | 3.6 g | 1 container (170 g) | 17.3 g 1 container (170 g) | 100 | |
| Greek yogurt, plain, whole milk FDC 171304 | As sold | 9.0 g | 97 | 5.0 g | 4.0 g | 100 g (no USDA portion) | 9.0 g 100 g (no USDA portion) | 97 | |
Protein by amount: plain nonfat Greek yogurt
| Containers | Weight | Protein | kcal | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1170 g | 170 g | 17.3 g | 100 | 0.7 g | 6.1 g |
| 2340 g | 340 g | 34.6 g | 201 | 1.3 g | 12.2 g |
| 3510 g | 510 g | 52.0 g | 301 | 2.0 g | 18.4 g |
| 4680 g | 680 g | 69.3 g | 401 | 2.7 g | 24.5 g |
About these USDA entries
This page uses two USDA entries for plain Greek yogurt: nonfat (FDC 170894) and whole milk (FDC 171304). Per 100 g, nonfat has 10.19 g of protein and 59 kcal, and whole milk has 9 g of protein and 97 kcal. USDA lists a 170 g container portion for the nonfat entry but no portion for the whole-milk entry, so the whole-milk serving on this page is an editorial 100 g.
How it compares
Similar foods sorted by protein per 100 kcal (main entry for each food).
| Food | Protein per 100 kcalProtein / 100 kcal | Protein (Per 100 g)Protein / 100 g | kcal (Per 100 g)kcal / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, roasted | 18.8 g | 31.0 g | 165 |
| Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat | 17.3 g | 10.2 g | 59 |
| Beef top sirloin, broiled | 16.7 g | 30.6 g | 183 |
| Chicken drumstick without skin, roasted | 15.6 g | 24.2 g | 155 |
| Pork chop, lean only, broiled | 14.9 g | 26.8 g | 180 |
| Lamb leg, roasted | 14.8 g | 28.3 g | 191 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein is in one container of Greek yogurt?
One 170 g container of plain nonfat Greek yogurt has 17.3 g of protein and 100 kcal (USDA FDC 170894).
How much protein is in 100 g of plain Greek yogurt?
Plain nonfat Greek yogurt has 10.2 g of protein per 100 g. Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt has 9.0 g per 100 g (FDC 171304).
Does whole-milk Greek yogurt have less protein than nonfat?
Yes, slightly. USDA lists 9 g of protein per 100 g for plain whole-milk Greek yogurt and 10.19 g for plain nonfat. Whole milk also has 5.0 g of fat per 100 g, compared with 0.4 g for nonfat.
How many calories are in plain nonfat Greek yogurt?
Plain nonfat Greek yogurt has 59 kcal per 100 g and 100 kcal per 170 g container. Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt has 97 kcal per 100 g.
How much protein is in 200 g of Greek yogurt?
200 g of plain whole-milk Greek yogurt has 18.0 g of protein and 194 kcal. Two 170 g containers of plain nonfat Greek yogurt (340 g) have 34.6 g of protein.
How much protein per 100 kcal does nonfat Greek yogurt have?
Plain nonfat Greek yogurt has 17.3 g of protein per 100 kcal. Plain whole-milk Greek yogurt has 9.3 g per 100 kcal.
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All values come from USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (April 2018), per 100 g. Per-serving and scaled values are calculated from them.