Calories in Greek Yogurt (plain)
Greek Yogurt (plain) has about 100 calories per 1 small cup (170 g), or 59 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 17.3 g protein, 6.1 g carbs and 0.7 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat).
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 small cup (170 g) | 100 g (100 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | 100 kcal | 59 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 17.3 g | 10.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g | 6.1 g | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.7 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g | 5.5 g | 3.2 g |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 61 mg | 36 mg |
About Greek Yogurt (plain)
Plain non-fat Greek yogurt is strained to remove whey, which concentrates the protein: about 60 kcal and 10 g protein per 100 g. It is one of the highest-protein snacks per calorie you can buy.
Tip: Swap it for mayonnaise, cream or sour cream in most recipes and nobody notices.
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Common questions
How many calories are in greek yogurt (plain)?+
About 100 kcal per 1 small cup (170 g), or 59 kcal per 100 g. Strained yogurt; roughly double the protein of regular yogurt.
How many calories in 100 g of greek yogurt (plain)?+
100 g (100 g) is roughly 59 kcal with 10.2 g protein, 3.6 g carbs and 0.4 g fat.
Is greek yogurt (plain) high in protein?+
Yes — 1 small cup gives about 17.3 g protein for 100 kcal, which is 69% of its calories from protein.
Is greek yogurt (plain) good for weight loss?+
Greek Yogurt (plain) is low in calorie density (59 kcal per 100 g), so it fills you up for relatively few calories and fits easily into a weight-loss diet.
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