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| | | I'm a die-hard for Greek yogurt. It's one of those rare foods that feels like a treat, while also providing a ton of nutritional value. I often wonder if I'm missing out on any nutrients by sticking with Greek over regular, so I ran that question by registered dietitian at Healthline's sister brand Wellos, Kelly Struck. Her answer and more, below. | | | | | | | Eat up,
Ginger Wojcik
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
November 13, 2025 • 3 min read | | | |  | | | | Q: | What's the difference, nutritionally, between Greek yogurt and regular yogurt? | | | A: | Both regular and Greek yogurt are fermented dairy products rich in probiotics that can be nutrient-dense additions to meals and snacks. If you're looking to boost protein in your meals and snacks, Greek yogurt takes the cake. However, if you prefer a higher calcium, lower calorie option, regular yogurt may be the best fit for you.
Greek yogurt has a higher protein content compared to regular yogurt. For example, a 200-gram (g) serving of Greek yogurt contains approximately 19.9 g of protein, while the same serving of regular yogurt has about 10.5 g.
Due to straining the whey and other liquids out, Greek yogurt also has less carbohydrates and sugar — usually about half that of regular yogurt. This also means regular yogurt contains more lactose, a natural sugar found in many dairy products.
Although it's lower in protein, regular yogurt provides more calcium than Greek yogurt: a 200-g serving of regular yogurt offers 36% of the daily value for calcium, compared to 23% in Greek yogurt (percentages based on the recommendation for a 2,000-calorie diet). Both types of yogurts contain magnesium, vitamin B12, and iodine. Lastly, Greek yogurt is slightly higher in calories than regular yogurt.
Choosing plain versions of either can help reduce added sugars in your diet. You can flavor them yourself using other nutrient-rich options like fruit, whole grain granola, or chia and flaxseed. | | | | | Kelly Struck, Registered Dietitian | | | Want to learn more about food, diets, cooking, or some other nutrition subject? Let us know at nutritionedition@healthline.com and we'll look into it for you! (Heads up, we may use your response in an upcoming newsletter.) | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🦴 Is collagen helpful for managing osteoporosis? Let's see what the research shows. | | 👁️ 8 ways to build confidence with thyroid eye disease. Here's how to cope with some of the emotional effects of this condition. | | 🧪 Understanding 'normal' blood sugar levels. Learn why "normal" is a misnomer when it comes to blood sugar and other important facts. | | 💧 9 types of drinking water. And how to choose the best option. | | | |   | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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