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Eggs (large) vs Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)

Eggs (large) vs Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) compared per 100 g — use protein density, fat profile, and the goal of the swap to pick.

Macro table

MetricEggs (large)Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)
Calories155 kcal59 kcal
Protein13 g10 g
Carbs1.1 g3.6 g
Fat11 g0.4 g
Fiber
Protein per 100 kcal8.4 g16.9 g

Reference macros from AskCalories food pages (USDA FoodData Central where available). Your plate still needs portion and cooking-fat edits.

Decision rule

Pick eggs when you want whole-food protein with fat and almost no carbs. Pick nonfat Greek yogurt when you want high protein with fewer calories and a dairy base.

Pick Eggs (large) when

Savory breakfasts and cooking fat you already budgeted in the yolks.

Pick Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat) when

High-protein snacks or sweet breakfast bowls with fruit.

Caveats

  • Egg count vs yogurt grams — compare equal protein targets, not “one serving” folklore.

Food notes

🥚 Eggs (large)

78 kcal per egg. Yolks have most of the micronutrients (choline, vitamin D). Whites are protein-only. Perfect protein quality score.

🥣 Greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)

20g+ protein per cup. Buy plain — flavored varieties add 10–20g sugar. Top with fruit yourself.

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FAQ

Eggs or Greek yogurt for breakfast protein?
Both work. Nonfat Greek yogurt is usually lower calorie per gram of protein; eggs bring choline and culinary flexibility.
Eggs or Greek yogurt for breakfast protein?
Both are strong. Greek yogurt often wins easy spoonable protein per calorie when nonfat; eggs win when you want fat + micronutrients from the yolk.