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Greek Yogurt has a low glycemic index of 12 (typical range 8 to 18). A serving of 100 g has a glycemic load of 0, which is low. Per 100 g it provides 59 calories, 10.2 g protein, 3.6 g carbohydrate (0 g fiber, 3.2 g sugars) and 0.4 g fat.
Serving used for glycemic load: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 59 kcal | 59 kcal |
| Protein | 10.2 g | 10.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 3.2 g | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 36 mg | 36 mg |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 141 mg |
Other dairy with a lower glycemic load per serving:
| Food | GI | GL / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Cream Cheese | 10 | 0 |
| Blue Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Butter | 0 | 0 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 0 | 0 |
| Feta Cheese | 0 | 0 |
Greek Yogurt has a glycemic index of 12, which is low (low is 55 or under, high is 70 or over). The glycemic load of a 100 g serving is 0, which is low.
Glycemic load is the better guide, because it accounts for portion size. A serving of greek yogurt has a glycemic load of 0 (low). Eating it with protein, fat or fiber slows absorption further. This is general information, not medical advice; people with diabetes should follow their clinician's guidance.
Greek Yogurt has 59 calories per 100 g, and about 59 calories in a 100 g serving.
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Open the free web appGlycemic index: NutriOptio's reference table, compiled from the University of Sydney GI database and the international tables of glycemic index and glycemic load; the range reflects variation across studies, ripeness and preparation. Nutrition: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, “Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)” (FDC 170894). Glycemic load = GI × available carbohydrate (carbohydrate minus fiber) per serving ÷ 100. Nutri-Score computed with the 2017 general-food algorithm.
General information, not medical advice.
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