Greek Yogurt vs. Pickles

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Pickles

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

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

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

  • Both pickles and greek yogurt are high in calcium.
  • Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than pickle.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Pickle has 14.5 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
  • Pickle has 5 times less calories than greek yogurt.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and pickles 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 Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

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Calories and Carbs

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Pickle has 5 times less calories than greek yogurt - pickle has 12 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 pickles per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Pickles
Protein 55% 14%
Carbohydrates 22% 67%
Fat 24% 19%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Both pickles and greek yogurt are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

dietary fiber

Pickle has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g 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 18 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Pickle has 14.5 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.

trans fat

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

cholesterol

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

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg 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 pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin E

Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug 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. Both greek yogurt and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Greek Yogurt Pickles
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.045 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.057 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 0.109 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.201 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.035 MG
Folate 12 UG 8 UG
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Both pickles and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has 102% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.

iron

Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.

potassium

Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg 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,

Greek Yogurt Pickles
beta-carotene 6 UG 53 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin 1 UG 28 UG
alpha-carotene ~ 13 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

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

Greek Yogurt Pickles
alpha linoleic acid 0.007 G 0.07 G
Total 0.007 G 0.07 G

omega 6s

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

Greek Yogurt Pickles
other omega 6 0.002 G ~
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.052 G
Total 0.067 G 0.052 G


Customize your serving size


The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Greek Yogurt or Pickles .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .

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FAQ

Does pickles or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Pickle has 5 times less calories than greek yogurt - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.

Is pickles or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.

Does pickles or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and greek yogurt are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.

Does pickles or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Both pickles and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has 100% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.