Greek Yogurt: Calories, Protein, Carbs & Fat
Calories in greek yogurt, by the numbers: 70% of them come from protein, 25% from carbs and 5% from fat. For 1 container (156 g) that works out to 95 kcal, 16.1 g protein, 5.7 g carbs and 0.6 g fat.
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Greek Yogurt serving sizes: calories and macros
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 | 61 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| 1 oz | 28.4 | 17 | 2.9 | 1 | 0.1 |
| 1 container | 156 | 95 | 16.1 | 5.7 | 0.6 |
Where the calories in greek yogurt come from
Counting protein and carbs at 4 calories per gram and fat at 9, greek yogurt gets 70% of its calories from protein, 25% from carbs and 5% from fat. This split is calculated from the macros listed per 100 g (10.3 g protein, 3.6 g carbs, 0.4 g fat).
Sodium, fiber, sugar and saturated fat in greek yogurt
A 1 container (156 g) of greek yogurt also contains 56.2 mg sodium and 0.2 g saturated fat.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 container (156 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 36 mg | 56.2 mg |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 7.8 mg |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 220 mg |
| Calcium | 111 mg | 173.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.1 mg |
How greek yogurt compares with similar foods
Besly has few foods in the same group, so this compares greek yogurt with the closest foods by calories per 100 g. At 61 kcal it is number 2 of 5, sorted from lowest to highest.
| Food (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mango | 60 | 0.7 | 13.5 | 0.3 |
| Greek Yogurt (this page) | 61 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 0.4 |
| Whole Milk | 61 | 3.3 | 4.6 | 3.2 |
| Cottage Cheese | 72 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 1 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 408 | 23.3 | 2.4 | 34 |
Forms and preparations of greek yogurt
Across the 4 forms listed for greek yogurt, calories range from 61 kcal per 100 g (Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat) to 114 kcal per 100 g (Yogurt, Greek, whole milk, fruit).
| Form or preparation (per 100 g) | Calories | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g | Default serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (main entry) | 61 | 10.3 | 3.6 | 0.4 | 1 container (156 g): 95 kcal |
| Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk | 94 | 8.8 | 4.8 | 4.4 | 1 serving (170 g): 160 kcal |
| Yogurt, Greek, whole milk, fruit | 114 | 7.8 | 11.8 | 3.9 | 1 cup (245 g): 279 kcal |
| Yogurt, Greek, strawberry, nonfat | 83 | 8.2 | 12.3 | 0.1 | 1 container (150 g): 124 kcal |
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 1 container of greek yogurt?
1 container (156 g) of greek yogurt has 95 calories, with 16.1 g protein, 5.7 g carbs and 0.6 g fat.
How many calories are in 100 g of greek yogurt?
100 g of greek yogurt has 61 calories, 10.3 g protein, 3.6 g carbs and 0.4 g fat. One ounce (28.4 g) is 17 calories.
Is greek yogurt low in carbs?
Carbs supply 25% of the calories in greek yogurt (protein 70%, fat 5%). Per 100 g there are 3.6 g of carbs, and 1 container (156 g) has 5.7 g.
Recipes with greek yogurt
- Strawberry Greek Yogurt Whey Shake
- Greek Yogurt Oat Shake
- Chicken-Avocado Arepa (Arepa Reina Pepiada)
- Mexican Cinnamon Rice Pudding (Arroz con Leche)
- Ash Reshteh (Persian Noodle, Bean and Herb Soup)
- Air Fryer Avocado and Black Bean Taquitos
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, via the Besly food database (source tag “usda_fdc_reimport”, record us.generic.yogurt_greek_plain_nonfat). Data snapshot: October 16, 2026. Values are averages for the food as described and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation. Serving sizes come from the same record.
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