Head-to-head comparison

Whole Egg (large) vs Yogurt (plain, whole milk): Which Has More Protein?

Whole Egg (large) and Yogurt (plain, whole milk) show up in a lot of the same meal-planning conversations, and the honest comparison depends on which specific number you're optimizing for.

Whole Egg (large)

12.6gprotein / 100g

155 cal · 10.6g fat · $ · Quality 1.0

Yogurt (plain, whole milk)

5.7gprotein / 100g

61 cal · 3.3g fat · $ · Quality 0.94

Whole Egg (large) delivers a clearly higher protein density than Yogurt (plain, whole milk) — 12.6g vs 5.7g per 100g, a gap of 6.9g that adds up fast across multiple servings.

On protein quality specifically, Whole Egg (large) scores higher — reference protein — highest biological value of any common whole food — compared to Yogurt (plain, whole milk), which is high biological value dairy protein.

Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.

For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Whole Egg (large) is the clear pick over Yogurt (plain, whole milk).

Verdict

If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Whole Egg (large) wins clearly. Choose Yogurt (plain, whole milk) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gWhole Egg (large)Yogurt (plain, whole milk)
Protein12.6g5.7g
Calories15561
Fat10.6g3.3g
Carbs1.1g4.7g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score1.00.94
Relative cost$$
Prep time8 min0 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, whole egg (large) or yogurt (plain, whole milk)?

Whole Egg (large) has 12.6g of protein per 100g compared to Yogurt (plain, whole milk)'s 5.7g.

Which is lower in calories?

Yogurt (plain, whole milk) is lower in calories per 100g, at 61 vs the other's 155.