Dairy & shakes

How much protein is in skyr?

One pot of skyr (150 g) has about 17 g of protein. Per 100 g, that is 11 g.

Skyr is an Icelandic strained dairy product, thick like Greek yogurt and slightly higher in protein.

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Skyr

17 gprotein per pot

Protein in skyr by portion

PortionProtein
pot (150 g)17 g
100 g11 g

Typical values. Brands and recipes vary, so check the label when you have one.

How skyr compares

Skyr ranks #33 of 44 common high-protein foods by protein per 100 g. Here it is next to similar foods:

How much skyr to hit your target

273 gof skyr gives you 30 g of protein, a typical meal
13%of a 126 g daily target in one pot of skyr
9%of a 126 g daily target in 100 g

126 g is the target for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult who wants to build muscle. Your number depends on your weight and goal: calculate your daily protein.

Questions about protein in skyr

How much protein is in one pot of skyr?

One pot of skyr (150 g) has about 17 g of protein. Per 100 g, skyr has 11 g.

Is skyr high in protein?

It is a good source. Skyr has 11 g of protein per 100 g, which ranks #33 of the 44 foods in our list. It works well alongside a richer protein source.

How much skyr do I need for 30 g of protein?

About 273 g, or about 2 pots, gives you 30 g of protein, a typical amount for one meal.

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