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Greek yogurt (plain) nutrition facts

A 1 RACC (170 g) serving of greek yogurt (plain) provides 159 calories, 15 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, and 7 g fat — about 37% of its calories from protein, 20% from carbohydrate, and 43% from fat. The interactive label below toggles between a serving and 100 g.

Calorie split

159kcal / serving
Protein 37% Carbs 20% Fat 43%
Nutrition Facts1 servings per containerServing size1 RACC (170 g)Amount per servingCalories160% Daily Value*Total Fat 7g10%Saturated Fat 4g20%Trans Fat 0gCholesterol 30mg10%Sodium 55mg2%Total Carbohydrate 8g3%Dietary Fiber 0g0%Total Sugars 6gIncludes 0g Added Sugars0%Protein 15gVitamin D 0mcg0%Calcium 190mg15%Iron 0mg0%Potassium 250mg5%* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient ina serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
160
Calories
15 g
Protein
8 g
Carbs
7 g
Fat

Vitamins & minerals

Per serving (170 g)

Vitamin K
0.34 mcg
Thiamin (B1)
0.09 mg
Riboflavin (B2)
0.42 mg
Niacin (B3)
0.39 mg
Vitamin B6
0.07 mg
Magnesium
18.2 mg
Phosphorus
214 mg
Zinc
0.80 mg
Copper
0.02 mg
Manganese
0.01 mg

Nutrition highlights

Per 1 RACC (170 g), greek yogurt (plain) is an excellent source of Riboflavin and Protein and a good source of Phosphorus and Calcium.

Relatively high in Saturated Fat per serving — worth noting if you are limiting them.

Riboflavin (B2)
32%
Protein
30%
Phosphorus
17%
Calcium
15%

% of the FDA Daily Value per 1 RACC (170 g) serving.

Key metrics

Calorie density
94
kcal per 100 g · low
Protein density
9.4
g protein per 100 kcal
Calories from
Protein 37% Carbs 20% Fat 43%

Nutrient density

19
/ 100 density score
more nutrient-dense than 19% of foods we track

Per 100 kcal, greek yogurt (plain) delivers about 4% of a Daily Value on average across 22 beneficial nutrients. The score is its percentile for that measure among the 177 foods in our database — higher means more nutrition per calorie. How this is calculated.

Where it stands out
  • More calcium than 84% of foods

Density counts protein, fiber, and vitamins and minerals (not fat, sodium, or sugar), each capped so a single nutrient can’t dominate, with a calorie floor so very-low-calorie foods aren’t overstated. It measures nutrition per calorie within our database — a useful guide, not a complete verdict on how “healthy” a food is.

Similar foods & swaps

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Protein quality

As an animal-source protein, greek yogurt (plain) is a complete protein — it supplies all nine essential amino acids on its own, so it doesn’t need to be paired with another protein source.

Questions

How many calories are in greek yogurt (plain)?
A 1 RACC (170 g) serving of greek yogurt (plain) has about 159 calories. Per 100 g, it has 94 calories — a low calorie density.
How much protein is in greek yogurt (plain)?
Greek yogurt (plain) provides about 15 g of protein per 1 RACC (170 g) serving, which is 30% of the Daily Value — an excellent source.
What are the macros in greek yogurt (plain)?
Per serving, greek yogurt (plain) has roughly 15 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, and 7 g fat. By calories, that is 37% protein, 20% carbohydrate, and 43% fat.
Is greek yogurt (plain) high in protein?
Greek yogurt (plain) has a protein density of about 9.4 g per 100 kcal, and 37% of its calories come from protein. Foods above roughly 10 g per 100 kcal are generally considered protein-dense.
What vitamins and minerals are in greek yogurt (plain)?
Per 1 RACC (170 g), greek yogurt (plain) is a notable source of Riboflavin, Phosphorus, and Calcium. The label above lists the full micronutrient profile with % Daily Values.

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References & methodology

  • Data source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service — FoodData Central, FDC ID 2259794 (public domain).
  • Daily Values: FDA Nutrition Facts label, 2016 update (adults and children aged 4+).
  • Source claims: a serving supplying 10–19% of the Daily Value is a “good source”; 20% or more is an “excellent source” (FDA, 21 CFR 101.54).
  • Calorie split: Atwater general factors — 4 kcal/g for protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g for fat.
  • Last reviewed: June 2026. Values are typical figures and vary with variety, ripeness, and preparation.
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