Whole Egg (large)
12.6gprotein / 100g155 cal · 10.6g fat · $ · Quality 1.0
Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)
11.0gprotein / 100g63 cal · 0.2g fat · $$ · Quality 0.95
Whole Egg (large) carries 1.6g more protein per 100g than Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) (12.6g vs 11.0g) — a real but modest edge.
On protein quality specifically, Whole Egg (large) scores higher — reference protein — highest biological value of any common whole food — compared to Skyr (Icelandic yogurt), which is high biological value dairy protein.
Whole Egg (large) is also the cheaper option ($ vs $$), which matters if you're eating either one regularly rather than occasionally.
For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Whole Egg (large) is the clear pick over Skyr (Icelandic yogurt).
Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1050mg vs Whole Egg (large)'s 560mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Whole Egg (large) or Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Whole Egg (large) | Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12.6g | 11.0g |
| Calories | 155 | 63 |
| Fat | 10.6g | 0.2g |
| Carbs | 1.1g | 4.0g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 1.0 | 0.95 |
| Relative cost | $ | $$ |
| Prep time | 8 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, whole egg (large) or skyr (icelandic yogurt)?
Whole Egg (large) has 12.6g 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 155.