Greek Yogurt vs. Strawberries

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Strawberries

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of greek yogurt versus strawberries (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and strawberries:

  • Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than strawberry.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
  • Strawberry has 56% less calories than greek yogurt.
  • Strawberry has 81 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than greek yogurt.
  • Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and strawberries is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Strawberry has 56% less calories than greek yogurt - strawberry has 32 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to strawberries per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for strawberries, 7:85:8 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Strawberries
Protein 55% 7%
Carbohydrates 22% 85%
Fat 24% 8%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Strawberries and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in strawberries are made of 71% sugar, 29% dietary fiber and 1% starch, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Strawberry has signficantly more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - strawberry has 2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Strawberries and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - strawberry has 4.9g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Strawberry has 81 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - strawberry has 0.02g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and strawberries are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Strawberry has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and strawberry does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Strawberry is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 72 times more Vitamin C than greek yogurt - strawberry has 58.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than strawberry - strawberry has 1ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Strawberries and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - strawberry has 0.29mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Strawberries and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - strawberry has 2.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12, however, strawberry contains more niacin. Both greek yogurt and strawberries contain significant amounts of thiamin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Greek Yogurt Strawberries
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.024 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.022 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 0.386 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.125 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.047 MG
Folate 12 UG 24 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 619% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Strawberries and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - strawberry has 0.41mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

potassium

Strawberries and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - strawberry has 153mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids, both greek yogurt and strawberries contain small amounts of beta-carotene.

Greek Yogurt Strawberries
beta-carotene 6 UG 7 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG 26 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, strawberry has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than greek yogurt per 100 grams.

Greek Yogurt Strawberries
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.065 G
Total 0.007 G 0.065 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and strawberries contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.

Greek Yogurt Strawberries
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.09 G
Total 0.067 G 0.09 G


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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Strawberries (Strawberries, raw) .

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FAQ

Does strawberries or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Strawberry has 60% less calories than greek yogurt - strawberry has 32 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

Is strawberries or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 13 times more protein than strawberry - strawberry has 0.67g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Does strawberries or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, strawberries and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of carbs - strawberry has 7.7g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in strawberries are made of 70% sugar, 30% dietary fiber and 0% starch, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

Does strawberries or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 620% more calcium than strawberry - strawberry has 16mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.