Yogurt Varieties Ranked by Protein Content for Breakfast
Yogurt is a protein-packed and gut-friendly breakfast option, with different varieties offering varying nutritional profiles. Plain yogurt contains 6.49 grams of protein per 6 ounces, while Greek yogurt has 14.9 grams per 6 ounces due to an additional filtration process. Kefir, a drinkable fermented milk, provides 7 to 10 grams of protein per 8 ounces. Skyr, an Icelandic fresh cheese, offers 17 grams of protein per 5.3 ounces, according to the USDA. Nutritionists recommend choosing plain varieties without added sugars and adding fruits, nuts, or seeds for extra nutrients. Laura Parada and Luisa Werner, both nutritionists, previously spoke to Vogue about the benefits of skyr and Greek yogurt with berries and nuts for skin health.
Key facts
- Plain yogurt has 6.49g protein per 6 oz.
- Greek yogurt has 14.9g protein per 6 oz.
- Kefir has 7-10g protein per 8 oz.
- Skyr has 17g protein per 5.3 oz.
- Nutritionists recommend plain yogurt with no added sugars.
- Adding fruits, nuts, or seeds increases nutritional value.
- Laura Parada and Luisa Werner are nutritionists quoted.
- Vogue published the article on yogurt varieties.
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- Vogue
- USDA