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Greek yogurt calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of greek yogurt contains 59 calories, with 10.2 g of protein, 3.6 g of carbohydrate and 0.4 g of fat. It provides 3.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from protein.
Greek yoghurt is regular yoghurt with the watery whey strained out, which concentrates the protein — per calorie, plain Greek yoghurt is one of the best protein buys in the dairy aisle. These values are for the plain kind; fruit-on-the-bottom versions can double the sugar. It substitutes convincingly for sour cream at a fraction of the fat.
Where the calories come from
Protein 69% Carbs 24% Fat 7%
How greek yogurt compares
Per 100 g, against the closest dairy in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek yogurt | 59 kcal | 10.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Chobani plain nonfat Greek yogurt | 54 kcal | 9.5 g | 3.4 g | 0.2 g |
| Nonfat dry cottage cheese | 72 kcal | 10.3 g | 6.7 g | 0.3 g |
| Low-fat plain Greek yogurt | 73 kcal | 10 g | 3.9 g | 1.9 g |
| Low-sodium 1% cottage cheese | 72 kcal | 12.4 g | 2.7 g | 1 g |
Nutrition facts for greek yogurt
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 container (¾ cup) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | 100 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar | 3.2 g | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in greek yogurt
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.75 µg | 31% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.28 mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 9.7 µg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 135 mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% |
| Zinc | 0.52 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common greek yogurt servings
How many calories in a portion of greek yogurt — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 59 kcal | 10 g | 4 g | 0 g |
| 1 container (170 g) | 100 kcal | 17 g | 6 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in greek yogurt?
Greek yogurt has 59 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 container (¾ cup) (170 g) has about 100 calories.
How much protein is in greek yogurt?
Greek yogurt contains 10.2 g of protein per 100 g, or about 17 g per 1 container (¾ cup).
How much sugar is in greek yogurt?
Greek yogurt contains 3.2 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is greek yogurt low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Greek yogurt has 3.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is greek yogurt low in calories?
Compared with other dairy it is: 59 kcal per 100 g versus a category median of 196.5 kcal.
Are these greek yogurt calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #170894 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
