Plain yogurt: calories and nutrition facts
Calories in plain yogurt per 100 g and per typical portion, from the MacroLab food catalog.
66kcal per 100 g
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- 15minWalking (5 km/h)
- 6minRunning (8 km/h)
- 8minCycling (16–19 km/h)
- 9minSwimming
Times use the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Calories per portion
Common portions from the MacroLab catalog, next to the 100 g reference.
| Portion | kcal |
|---|---|
| 100 g | 66 |
| 1 cup (250 g) | 165 |
Can plain yogurt make you gain weight?
At 66 kcal per 100 g, this is a food with low energy density: about 152 g gives 100 kcal.
One cup (250 g) has 165 kcal; the portion size decides how it fits your daily target.
No single food makes you gain weight. What matters is your total calories over days and weeks compared with what you burn.
Plain yogurt vs other foods in “Eggs and dairy”
It has 68% fewer calories than the average food in “Eggs and dairy” (208 kcal per 100 g).
| Per 100 g | This food | Group average |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 66 kcal | 208 kcal |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many calories are in 100 g of plain yogurt?
- 100 g has 66 kcal. That means about 152 g for every 100 kcal.
- How many calories are in one cup of plain yogurt?
- One cup (250 g) has 165 kcal.
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Data from the MacroLab food catalog, updated September 26, 2026. Values vary by variety and brand; check the label of the product you buy.