How much protein is in one container of Greek yogurt?

Greek yogurt, 1 container (170 g), contains about 17.3 g of protein, 0 g of fiber and 100 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
17.3 g
Fiber
0 g
Calories
100 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
17.3 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Greek yogurt. Chosen serving: 1 container (170 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: 1 container 170 g 100 kcal 17.3 g 0 g 6.1 g 0.7 g
Per 100 g 100 g 59 kcal 10.2 g 0 g 3.6 g 0.4 g

A familiar serving, made clear

One container is an easy amount to count, whether it is breakfast or a snack.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program). FDC ID: 170894. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

Use these values to orient your meal, then make the journal match what was on your plate.

Related references

Foods

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Comparisons

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Read the protein evidence and its limits.

Written by
Dr. Loredana Gavrilovici, Founder of Food & Fit
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