Chobani Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt: Protein, Calories & Labelgrade
Labelgrade: B+ 82 / 100 — Top-tier across most dimensions — clean ingredients, very low sodium, no added sugar (the sugars present are naturally-occurring lactose), strong dairy protein density. Fiber is the only soft spot, which is expected for plain yogurt. Fage Total 0% narrowly edges Chobani on protein density per 100g.
The short answer
Chobani Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt delivers 16 g of protein per 100 g — about 28.8 g per the 180 g USDA reference serving, or roughly 24 g per the typical 5.3 oz (150 g) retail cup (USDA FDC 2755837). The Labelgrade is B (78 / 100): clean ingredient list (just milk + live cultures, zero added sugar), strong protein density for a dairy product, but slightly behind Fage Total 0% on per-gram protein content.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | B- | 74 / 100 | 16 g of protein per 100 g — strong for a non-meat product. Plain chicken breast at 31 g/100 g is about double, but Chobani crushes virtually any non-Greek yogurt |
| Ingredient quality | A- | 85 / 100 | Two ingredient categories: cultured nonfat milk + six live and active cultures. No added sugar, no thickeners, no stabilizers, no artificial flavors |
| Protein per dollar | N/A | — | Greek yogurt is typically one of the cheapest protein sources by dollar; we’ll add verified pricing in the next refresh |
| Overall | B | 78 / 100 | Excellent everyday protein source with a near-perfect ingredient list. Fage edges it on density, but the difference is small |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per 100 g | Protein per 180 g (USDA serving) | Sugars per 180 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chobani Plain Non-Fat (this product) | 16 g | 28.8 g | 10.8 g (naturally-occurring lactose) |
| Fage Total 0% Nonfat | 18 g | 32.4 g | 9 g (naturally-occurring lactose) |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | 31 g | n/a | 0 g |
Both Greek yogurts deliver protein in a league of their own among packaged dairy products. Fage is about 13% denser per gram, which adds up over time if you’re eating yogurt as a daily protein source.
Whole-food equivalent
The protein density gap with chicken breast is real but smaller than you might think. 180 g of Chobani Plain Non-Fat (29 g protein) is roughly equivalent to 93 g of cooked chicken breast — about 3.3 oz. Yogurt also delivers calcium and live probiotic cultures that chicken doesn’t, so the two are complementary rather than direct substitutes.
Scope
This page covers Chobani Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt as represented in USDA’s Branded Foods entry FDC 2755837 (UPC 00894700010137), using the 180 g reference serving. Chobani sells this product in multiple cup sizes (5.3 oz / 150 g single-serve, 16 oz / 454 g tub, 32 oz / 907 g tub) — the per-serving protein, calorie, and sugar numbers scale linearly with size, but the per-100 g density (and therefore the Labelgrade) is the same across all of them. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always check the actual cup label for current values.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
Cultured nonfat milk. 6 live and active cultures: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei, and L. Rhamnosus.
| Nutrient | Per Serving (180 g (USDA reference)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 162 |
| Protein | 28.8g |
| Total Fat | 0g |
| Saturated Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.8g |
| Total Sugars | 10.8g |
| Sodium | 117mg |
Where to buy
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein is in Chobani Plain Non-Fat Greek Yogurt?
16 grams of protein per 100 grams of yogurt — equivalent to 28.8 grams per the 180g USDA reference serving (USDA FDC 2755837). A typical retail 5.3 oz (150 g) cup contains about 24 g of protein at the same density.
How does Chobani Plain Non-Fat compare to Fage Total 0%?
Fage is denser: 18 g of protein per 100 g vs Chobani's 16 g, an ~13% difference. Per the equivalent 180 g serving, Fage has 32.4 g of protein vs Chobani's 28.8 g.
Does Chobani Plain Non-Fat have added sugar?
No. The 10.8 g of sugars reported per 180 g serving are naturally-occurring lactose from the milk, not added sugar. The ingredient list is just cultured nonfat milk plus live cultures — no sweeteners.
How many calories per serving?
162 calories per 180 g USDA serving. A typical 5.3 oz (150 g) retail cup contains about 135 calories at the same density.
Is it a good source of protein under FDA rules?
Yes — well above the 10% Daily Value threshold for the 'good source' claim and above the 20% threshold for the 'high in protein' claim, even at smaller retail-cup serving sizes.
What live cultures does Chobani Plain Non-Fat contain?
Six: S. Thermophilus, L. Bulgaricus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei, and L. Rhamnosus (per the USDA-listed ingredients).
Sources
- USDA · ID 2755837 · accessed 2026-05-27
- MANUFACTURER · accessed 2026-05-27
Last verified: 2026-05-27