Collagen Peptides
90.0gprotein / 100g370 cal · 0.5g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.0
Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)
11.0gprotein / 100g63 cal · 0.2g fat · $$ · Quality 0.95
Collagen Peptides is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 90.0g per 100g vs Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)'s 11.0g, a 79.0g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Quality flips the other way, though: Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) has the stronger amino acid profile (high biological value dairy protein) versus Collagen Peptides's incomplete — contains no tryptophan, cannot support muscle protein synthesis alone.
On price, Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) wins clearly — $$ against Collagen Peptides's $$$.
For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Collagen Peptides is the clear pick over Skyr (Icelandic yogurt).
Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1050mg vs Collagen Peptides's 400mg) — 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, Collagen Peptides 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 | Collagen Peptides | Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 90.0g | 11.0g |
| Calories | 370 | 63 |
| Fat | 0.5g | 0.2g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.0 | 0.95 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, collagen peptides or skyr (icelandic yogurt)?
Collagen Peptides has 90.0g 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 370.