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Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) vs Plain yogurt (low fat): calories and nutrition compared
Gram for gram, greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) and plain yogurt (low fat) are about the same in calories. Per 100 g: greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) ≈59 calories, plain yogurt (low fat) ≈63. In a typical portion, 1 container of greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) is about 100 calories and 1 cup of plain yogurt (low fat) about 154.
Side by side, per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) | Plain yogurt (low fat) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | 63 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 7 g |
| of which sugars | 3.2 g | 7 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 1.6 g |
Per typical portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) | 1 container | 170 g | 100 | 17.3 g |
| Plain yogurt (low fat) | 1 cup | 245 g | 154 | 12.9 g |
Protein per 100 calories
Per 100 calories: about 17.3 g of protein in greek yogurt (plain, nonfat), about 8.3 g in plain yogurt (low fat).
Which one to pick
- More protein per calorie: Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat).
Both can fit your day. How much you eat changes the total more than which one you pick, so weigh or measure the portion when it matters.
Source
Nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central: Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) (FDC 170894), Plain yogurt (low fat) (FDC 170886).
Full nutrition pages: Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) · Plain yogurt (low fat)