Calories in
yogurt, plain, skim milk
56 kcal per 100 g Yogurt, plain, skim milk contains 56 calories per 100 grams, or about 95 calories per container (6 oz). Per 100 g it provides 5.7 g protein, 7.7 g carbohydrate and 0.2 g fat.
By calories that splits 56% carbohydrate, 41% protein, 3% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 container (6 oz) | 170.0 g | 95 | 9.7 g | 13.1 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 container (8 oz) | 227.0 g | 127 | 13.0 g | 17.4 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 cup (8 fl oz) | 245.0 g | 137 | 14.0 g | 18.8 g | 0.4 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per container (6 oz)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per container (6 oz) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 56 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 5.7 g | 9.7 g |
| Total fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.7 g | 13.1 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sugars | 7.7 g | 13.1 g |
| Sodium | 77.0 mg | 130.9 mg |
| Potassium | 255.0 mg | 433.5 mg |
| Calcium | 199.0 mg | 338.3 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.9 mg | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 2.0 µg | 3.4 µg |
| Cholesterol | 2.0 mg | 3.4 mg |
| Water | 85.2 g | 144.9 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 170887). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How yogurt, plain, skim milk compares
Among the 72 dairy and egg products items on this site, yogurt, plain, skim milk ranks 69 of 72 by calorie density, against a category average of 309 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 82% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 10.2 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one container (6 oz) (95 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 19 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in yogurt, plain, skim milk?
Yogurt, plain, skim milk contains 56 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 95 calories per container (6 oz). It also provides 5.7 g of protein, 7.7 g of carbohydrate and 0.2 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of yogurt, plain, skim milk?
By calories, yogurt, plain, skim milk is roughly 56% carbohydrate, 41% protein and 3% fat. That makes it a predominantly carbohydrate-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a container (6 oz)?
About 19 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the yogurt, plain, skim milk I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Yogurt, plain, skim milk". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.