Dairy

Greek Yogurt vs Regular Yogurt: Nutrition Comparison

Greek yogurt and regular yogurt start from the same base but Greek yogurt undergoes additional straining to remove most of the whey liquid. This concentrates the protein significantly — Greek yogurt typically contains roughly twice the protein of regular yogurt per serving — while also reducing sugar content slightly. Regular yogurt is thinner, often sweeter, and generally lower in calories than full-fat Greek varieties. For high-protein eating, Greek yogurt is the clear winner. Regular yogurt can be a good source of probiotics and calcium at a lower calorie cost depending on the variety chosen.


Nutrition Comparison

Nutrient
1 Serving (190.4g)*
207.0ml
Calories 123.8 kcal 229.8 kcal
Total Fat 0 g 6 g
Saturated Fat 0 g 4.5 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 20.7 mg
Sodium 83.8 mg 74.5 mg
Total Carbs 7.8 g 35 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g 1 g
Sugars 7.8 g 32 g
Protein 22.4 g 6 g

* Nutrition data sourced from the USDA Food Central Database. Values marked with * have been normalized to match the larger serving size for a fair comparison. Individual products may vary.


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