How Much Protein Is in Greek Yogurt?
22.7 g in 1 cup (8 oz)
Greek yogurt packs about twice the protein of regular yogurt for the same calories, which makes it one of the easiest high-protein snacks to keep in the fridge. It is mostly casein, so it digests slowly and keeps you full.
Greek Yogurt nutrition (plain, nonfat)
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central, plain, nonfat. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Greek Yogurt, answered
Greek Yogurt has about 15 g of protein in 1 container (5.3 oz), and about 22.7 g in 1 cup (8 oz).
About 89 calories in 1 container (5.3 oz), or about 134 in 1 cup (8 oz).
Yes. Greek Yogurt is a lean, protein-dense choice: about 68% of the calories come from protein, and you get 15 g in 1 container (5.3 oz). It is a complete protein, so it carries every essential amino acid your muscles need to rebuild.
Yes. About 68% of the calories in Greek yogurt come from protein, well above the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food.
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