Eggs & Dairy / Soft & Cultured Dairy

Yogurt (plain, whole milk): Protein, Calories & Full Nutrition Breakdown

Roughly half the protein density of Greek yogurt made from the same milk, since it hasn't been strained of its whey.

5.7gProtein / 100g
9.7gPer 3/4 cup (170g)
9.34gProtein per 100 cal
0.94Quality score

Yogurt (plain, whole milk)

3/4 cup (170g)
Protein per 100g5.7g
Calories per 100g61
Fat per 100g3.3g
Carbs per 100g4.7g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)560mg
Typical cost$
Quality 0.94 high biological value dairy protein
vegetariangluten-free

Why Yogurt (plain, whole milk) shows up in protein-forward diets

Roughly half the protein density of Greek yogurt made from the same milk, since it hasn't been strained of its whey.

Serving-size math

A 3/4 cup (170g) portion delivers 9.7g of protein and roughly 104 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 9.34g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.

Prep tip

Strain it yourself through cheesecloth for an hour if you want Greek-style protein density without paying the Greek-style price.

Best for

  • gut health
  • budget

Allergens

Contains: dairy.

Frequently asked

How much protein is in yogurt (plain, whole milk)?

5.7g per 100g, or 9.7g per 3/4 cup (170g).

Is yogurt (plain, whole milk) a complete protein?

Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (high biological value dairy protein).