Head-to-head comparison

Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) vs Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat): Which Has More Protein?

On paper, Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) and Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat) solve a similar problem — protein intake — but they get there differently enough to be worth a direct look.

Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)

78.0gprotein / 100g

390 cal · 6.0g fat · $ · Quality 1.0

Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)

10.2gprotein / 100g

59 cal · 0.4g fat · $ · Quality 0.95

This isn't close. Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) packs 78.0g of protein per 100g against Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 10.2g — a 67.8g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.

On protein quality specifically, Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) scores higher — highest DIAAS of any common protein source — compared to Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat), which is high biological value dairy protein.

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

Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2500mg vs Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)'s 1000mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.

Verdict

If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) 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 100gWhey Protein Concentrate (WPC)Greek Yogurt (plain, nonfat)
Protein78.0g10.2g
Calories39059
Fat6.0g0.4g
Carbs8.0g3.6g
Fiber0.0g0.0g
Quality score1.00.95
Relative cost$$
Prep time1 min0 min

Frequently asked

Which has more protein, whey protein concentrate (wpc) or greek yogurt (plain, nonfat)?

Whey Protein Concentrate (WPC) has 78.0g 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 390.