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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