Is Skyr Healthy? Nutrition, Calories & Alternatives
Skyr nutrition facts per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: container, 140 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 62 kcal | 87 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 259 kJ | 363 kJ |
| Protein | 11 g | 15 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g | 0.3 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 4 g | 5.6 g |
| incl. sugars | 4 g | 5.6 g |
| incl. fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
62 kcal (259 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 11/0.2/4 g
Serving (container, 140 g) — 87 kcal (363 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: low
Yes. On its nutrient profile, skyr is a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- All green on the traffic light: 4 g sugar, 0.1 g salt and 0.1 g saturated fat per 100 g.
- Protein: 15 g per serving — 27% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult.
A typical serving (container, 140 g) has 87 kcal, 15 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 5.6 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Skyr is an Icelandic strained cultured dairy product — thick like Greek yogurt, very high in protein and low in fat.
protein 71%fat 3%carbs 26%
Skyr calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of skyr has 93 calories and 200 g has 124. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 31 | 5.5 / 0.1 / 2 |
| 100 g | 62 | 11 / 0.2 / 4 |
| 140 g — typical serving | 87 | 15 / 0.3 / 5.6 |
| 150 g | 93 | 17 / 0.3 / 6 |
| 200 g | 124 | 22 / 0.4 / 8 |
| 250 g | 155 | 28 / 0.5 / 10 |
| 300 g | 186 | 33 / 0.6 / 12 |
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How much movement is one serving?
A serving (container, 140 g) is 87 kcal — roughly 28 min of easy walking or 11 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Skyr: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: skyr already gets grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 4 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 0.1 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.1 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
What to pair skyr with
A serving of skyr has no fiber (the WHO suggests at least 25 g a day); that's easy to make up on the same plate:
- Raspberries, 120 g — +4.4 g fiber, 55 kcal.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 140 g, a typical serving of skyr.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skyr | A | 87 | 15 | 0 |
| Greek Yogurt | A | 102 | 14 | 0 |
Skyr vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Plain Yogurt | 60 | 4.3 / 3.2 / 4 |
| Skyr | 62 | 11 / 0.2 / 4 |
| Cottage Cheese | 121 | 17 / 5 / 1.8 |
| Ricotta | 174 | 11 / 13 / 3 |
| Feta | 264 | 14 / 21 / 4.1 |
| Mozzarella | 280 | 22 / 21 / 2.2 |
| Queso Fresco | 299 | 18 / 24 / 3 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of skyr?
100 g of skyr has 62 calories, with 11 g protein, 0.2 g fat and 4 g carbohydrates.
How many calories are in a serving of skyr?
A serving (container, 140 g) has 87 calories: 15 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 5.6 g carbs.
What are the macros of skyr?
Per 100 g: 11 g protein, 4 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. By calories that's about 71% protein, 26% carbs and 3% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of skyr?
About 28 min of easy walking or 11 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 87 calories in a serving (container, 140 g).
How much fiber is in skyr?
None: dietary fiber comes from plant foods and mushrooms — vegetables, fruit, grains, beans and nuts.
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