Calories and Protein in Greek Yogurt
Nutrition data for Greek yogurt, plain, nonfat.
Quick answer: 1 container (6 ounces) (170 g) of Greek yogurt has about 100 calories, 17 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 6.1 g of carbohydrate. Per 100 g it has 59 calories and 10 g of protein. These figures are for Greek yogurt that is plain, nonfat.
- 100calories
- 17 gprotein
- 0.7 gfat
- 6.1 gcarbs
per 1 container (6 ounces) (170 g)
Serving sizes for Greek yogurt
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g (3.5 oz) | 59 | 10 g | 0.4 g | 3.6 g |
| 1 container (6 ounces) | 170 g (6 oz) | 100 | 17 g | 0.7 g | 6.1 g |
USDA lists a 6 ounce container at 170 g. Full-fat and flavored Greek yogurts have more calories and, if sweetened, more sugar, so check the label.
Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 container (6 ounces) (170 g) | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 | 100 | |
| Total fat | 0.4 g | 0.7 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 9 mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 61 mg | 3% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 6.1 g | 2% |
| Total sugars | 3.2 g | 5.5 g | |
| Protein | 10 g | 17 g | 35% |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 240 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 187 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 19 mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Value uses the FDA reference amounts for a 2,000 calorie diet and is calculated for 1 container (6 ounces) (170 g). Source: USDA FoodData Central, record 170894 (Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)).
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About Greek yogurt nutrition
Plain nonfat Greek yogurt is strained, so it is thicker and higher in protein than regular yogurt. These figures are for the plain, unsweetened, nonfat kind.
- Protein: 17 g in 1 container (6 ounces), about 35 percent of the Daily Value.
- Calcium: 187 mg in 1 container (6 ounces), about 14 percent of the Daily Value.
How preparation changes the numbers
- Flavored, fruit-on-the-bottom and vanilla yogurts have added sugar, which changes the numbers a lot. These figures are for plain nonfat.
- Whole-milk Greek yogurt has more fat and calories than the nonfat version described here.
How Greek yogurt compares
Per 100 g, Greek yogurt ranks #10 of 30 foods on this site for protein and #14 for fewest calories.
Protein per 100 g
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Questions about Greek yogurt
100 calories in 1 container (6 ounces) (170 g) of Greek yogurt, or 59 calories per 100 g. These figures are for Greek yogurt that is plain, nonfat.
17 g of protein in 1 container (6 ounces) (170 g) of Greek yogurt, or 10 g per 100 g. Protein makes up about 69 percent of its calories.
About 17 g of protein in a 6 ounce container (170 g) of plain nonfat Greek yogurt.
About 100 calories in a 6 ounce container, or 59 per 100 g.
Often, yes, as a thicker and tangier swap in dips and dressings. The numbers here are for plain nonfat, so a recipe made with it will have fewer calories than one with sour cream.
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Sources and method
Nutrient values come from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), record 170894: Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program), retrieved 2026-09-30. Serving weights are USDA household measures, or a simple fraction of one. Brands, growing conditions and cooking method change real-world numbers, so treat every figure as a good estimate. Written and reviewed by Claudio; read how we develop and check our numbers.
