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Calories in greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat): about 59 calories per 100 g. A portion of 1 container (170 g) has about 100 calories.
Calories and nutrients by portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 100 g | 59 | 10.2 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 container | 170 g | 100 | 17.3 g | 6.1 g | 0.7 g |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 69%
- Carbs 25%
- Fat 6%
Shares are estimated with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 59 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g |
| of which sugars | 3.2 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| of which saturated | 0.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 36 mg |
| Potassium | 141 mg |
| Calcium | 110 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Water | 85.1 g |
How it compares with other dairy and eggs
Among the 15 dairy and eggs listed on this site, greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) ranks number 4 from the lowest in calories per 100 g, and number 8 from the highest in protein per 100 g.
More calories per 100 g
- Whole milk 61 cal
- Plain yogurt (low fat) 63 cal
- Cottage cheese 81 cal
What 100 calories equal in exercise
For a 155 lb (70 kg) person, Harvard Health lists about 133 calories for 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph and about 288 for 30 minutes of running at 5 mph. By that chart, a portion of greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) (1 container, 100 calories) equals about 23 minutes of walking or 10 minutes of running. Use the calories burned calculator for your own weight.
About these numbers
The figures come from the USDA FoodData Central entry “Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)”. They are reference averages, so brands, ripeness, cuts and recipes shift the real number. Treat them as estimates, and weigh food for the closest result.
Quick answers
How many calories are in greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) (1 container)?
About 100 calories (≈). That is 1 container (170 g) of greek yogurt (plain, nonfat), using the USDA reference value of 59 calories per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 grams of greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)?
About 59 calories (≈). One ounce (28 g) is about 17 calories.
How much protein is in greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)?
10.2 g per 100 g, and about 69% of its calories come from protein (≈). A portion of 1 container has about 17.3 g.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC ID 170894)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Harvard Health: calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights
General information, not medical advice. Nutrient values are estimates and vary by product and portion.
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