Skyr (Icelandic yogurt)
3/4 cup (170g)Protein per 100g11.0g
Calories per 100g63
Fat per 100g0.2g
Carbs per 100g4.0g
Fiber per 100g0.0g
Leucine (per serving, est.)1050mg
Typical cost$$
Quality 0.95
high biological value dairy protein
vegetariangluten-freefat-free
Why Skyr (Icelandic yogurt) shows up in protein-forward diets
Technically a soft cheese, not a yogurt, made with a different bacterial culture — it edges out Greek yogurt slightly on protein while staying essentially fat-free.
Serving-size math
A 3/4 cup (170g) portion delivers 18.7g of protein and roughly 107 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 17.46g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Thin with a splash of milk if the texture feels too thick for a smoothie base.
Best for
- cutting
- zero-prep protein
Allergens
Contains: dairy.
Frequently asked
How much protein is in skyr (icelandic yogurt)?
11.0g per 100g, or 18.7g per 3/4 cup (170g).
Is skyr (icelandic yogurt) a complete protein?
Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (high biological value dairy protein).