Head-to-head comparison

Egg White vs Yogurt (plain, whole milk): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Egg White and Yogurt (plain, whole milk) solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Egg White

11.0gprotein / 100g

52 cal · 0.2g fat · $ · Quality 1.0

Yogurt (plain, whole milk)

5.7gprotein / 100g

61 cal · 3.3g fat · $ · Quality 0.94

Egg White delivers a clearly higher protein density than Yogurt (plain, whole milk) — 11.0g vs 5.7g per 100g, a gap of 5.3g that adds up fast across multiple servings.

On protein quality specifically, Egg White scores higher — reference protein, isolated — compared to Yogurt (plain, whole milk), which is high biological value dairy protein.

Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.

For anyone avoiding dairy specifically, Egg White is the clear pick over Yogurt (plain, whole milk).

Verdict

These two are closer than the comparison headline suggests. Either Egg White or Yogurt (plain, whole milk) works well in most contexts — let cost, prep time, and personal preference decide rather than the macros.

Full nutrition comparison

Per 100gEgg WhiteYogurt (plain, whole milk)
Protein11.0g5.7g
Calories5261
Fat0.2g3.3g
Carbs0.7g4.7g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score1.00.94
Relative cost$$
Prep time5 min0 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, egg white or yogurt (plain, whole milk)?

Egg White has 11.0g of protein per 100g compared to Yogurt (plain, whole milk)'s 5.7g.

Which is lower in calories?

Egg White is lower in calories per 100g, at 52 vs the other's 61.