Greek yogurt
High Protein¾ cup Greek yogurt nonfat (170 g) per serving.
Not all Greek yogurt contains live cultures. Oikos Pro, a popular high-protein option, does not contain live active cultures according to its label. If you want probiotic benefits, choose Fage, Chobani, or Siggi's which verify live cultures.
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Meals with Greek yogurt
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No cookCreamy Greek yogurt layered with chia seeds, peanut butter, and fresh raspberries. A no-cook breakfast that hits 30g protein with 18g fiber.
Greek Yogurt Oats with Hemp and Flax
5mOvernight oats made with Greek yogurt, hemp hearts, and ground flaxseed. Meal prep friendly with 44g protein and 12g fiber.
Greek Yogurt Berry Nut Bowl
No cookGreek yogurt topped with fresh raspberries and crunchy almonds. Simple no-cook breakfast with 30g protein.
Greek Yogurt and Almonds
No cookSimple protein snack with Greek yogurt and crunchy almonds. Quick no-cook option with 17g protein.
Greek Yogurt and Chia
No cookGreek yogurt with chia seeds for added fiber. Quick snack with 20g protein.
Frequently Asked Questions
Greek yogurt contains 17g of protein per serving. This makes it an excellent high-protein choice with a protein density score of 16.9 (grams of protein per 100 calories).
You need approximately 1.8 servings of Greek yogurt to reach 30g of protein, which would provide about 177 calories. This makes it easy to hit your protein target with a reasonable portion.
Greek yogurt provides 17g of protein for 100.3 calories, giving it a calorie cost of 5.9 calories per gram of protein. This excellent protein-to-calorie ratio makes it a great choice for weight loss.
Not all Greek yogurt contains live probiotics. Oikos Pro, despite being popular for its high protein content, does not contain live active cultures. For probiotic benefits, choose brands like Fage, Chobani, or Siggi's that explicitly list live and active cultures on the label.
Nutrition data sourced from USDA FoodData Central.
Last verified: 2025-02-16