Greek Yogurt vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
greek yogurt
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and pickles:
- Both pickles and greek yogurt are high in calcium.
- Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12.
- Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than pickle.
- Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
- Pickle has 14.5 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt.
- Pickle has 5 times less calories than greek yogurt.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 5 times less calories than greek yogurt - pickle has 12 calories per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Greek Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 55% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 22% | 66% |
| Fat | 24% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and greek yogurt are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pickle has more dietary fiber than greek yogurt - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and greek yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pickle has 14.5 times less saturated fat than greek yogurt - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both greek yogurt and pickles are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Pickle has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Greek yogurt has more riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Greek Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.233 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.197 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.47 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.055 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 12 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has 102% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and greek yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Greek Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than greek yogurt per 100 grams.
| Greek Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.007 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.007 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both greek yogurt and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Greek Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.067 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or greek yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 5 times less calories than greek yogurt - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and greek yogurt has 73 calories.
Is pickles or greek yogurt better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 18 times more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and greek yogurt has 10g of protein.
Does pickles or greek yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and greek yogurt are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in greek yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pickles or greek yogurt contain more calcium?
Both pickles and greek yogurt are high in calcium. Greek yogurt has 100% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium.