Calories in skyr (high-protein yogurt)
A usual serving, 1 pot (150 g), has about 90 kcal; 100 g ≈ 59 kcal.
Nutrition facts
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs | Fibre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 59 | 10 g | 0.4 g | 3.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 pot 150 g | 90 | 15 g | 0.6 g | 5.4 g | 0 g |
Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: medium · Updated:
Calories per serving
| Serving | kcal | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pot 150 g | 90 | 15 g | 0.6 g | 5.4 g |
| Pot with granola 210 g | 380 | 24 g | 15 g | 32 g |
| Pot and a banana 270 g | 195 | 17 g | 1 g | 30 g |
How it fits into a day
Skyr is a thick, fat-free dairy product from Iceland, sold next to the yogurts and often as high-protein yogurt. A 150 g pot has about 90 kcal and as much as 15 g protein, with almost no fat. USDA has no skyr, so these are the values of fat-free strained yogurt, the closest match. About 70% of the calories come from protein.
A usual serving (1 pot) is about 4% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.
Lighter options
- Fruit and sweetened skyr has more carbs, so scan the barcode for those.
- With granola a pot comes to about 380 kcal, with a banana about 195 kcal.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a pot of skyr?
About 90 kcal in 150 g, with 15 g protein, 0.6 g fat and 5.4 g carbs.
How many calories are in 100 g of skyr?
About 59 kcal per 100 g: 10 g protein, 0.4 g fat and 3.6 g carbs.
Which has more protein, skyr or Greek yogurt?
They are close: skyr has 10 g protein and about 59 kcal per 100 g, Greek yogurt with 5 % fat 9 g protein and about 97 kcal. The difference is the fat, which skyr hardly has.
See also
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Greek yogurt 5 % fat
97 kcal
per 100 g
1 pot: 145 kcal
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Greek-style yogurt 10 % fat
125 kcal
per 100 g
1 pot: 190 kcal
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Granola
489 kcal
per 100 g
half a cup: 295 kcal
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