Cheddar Cheese
24.9gprotein / 100g403 cal · 33.1g fat · $$ · Quality 0.92
Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)
10.2gprotein / 100g59 cal · 0.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.95
Cheddar Cheese is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 24.9g per 100g vs Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 10.2g, a 14.7g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
On price, Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) wins clearly — $ against Cheddar Cheese's $$.
Cheddar Cheese's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2400mg vs Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 1000mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Cheddar Cheese wins clearly. Choose Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Cheddar Cheese | Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 24.9g | 10.2g |
| Calories | 403 | 59 |
| Fat | 33.1g | 0.4g |
| Carbs | 1.3g | 3.6g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 0.0g |
| Quality score | 0.92 | 0.95 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 0 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, cheddar cheese or greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)?
Cheddar Cheese has 24.9g of protein per 100g compared to Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 10.2g.
Which is lower in calories?
Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) is lower in calories per 100g, at 59 vs the other's 403.