Casein Protein (micellar)
80.0gprotein / 100g360 cal · 1.5g fat · $$ · Quality 1.0
Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)
11.0gprotein / 100g63 cal · 0.2g fat · $$ · Quality 0.95
This isn't close. Casein Protein (micellar) packs 80.0g of protein per 100g against Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)'s 11.0g — a 69.0g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.
On protein quality specifically, Casein Protein (micellar) scores higher — highest DIAAS, slow-digesting — compared to Skyr (Icelandic yogurt), which is high biological value dairy protein.
Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.
Casein Protein (micellar)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2300mg vs Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)'s 1050mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Casein Protein (micellar) wins clearly. Choose Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Casein Protein (micellar) | Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 80.0g | 11.0g |
| Calories | 360 | 63 |
| Fat | 1.5g | 0.2g |
| Carbs | 6.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 1.0 | 0.95 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 2 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, casein protein (micellar) or skyr (icelandic yogurt)?
Casein Protein (micellar) has 80.0g of protein per 100g compared to Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)'s 11.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) is lower in calories per 100g, at 63 vs the other's 360.