Dairy
Plain skyr 0%
Nutrition facts
Serving: 3/4 cup (175 g)
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 103 kcal | |
| Protein | 17.9 g | |
| Carbs | 6.3 g | |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 % |
| Sugars | 5.6 g | 6 % |
| Fat | 0.7 g | 1 % |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 1 % |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 3 % |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 µg | 58 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 38 % |
| Selenium | 17 µg | 31 % |
| Phosphorus | 236 mg | 19 % |
Values per serving, calculated from the USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy).
What the label does not say
- Skyr is a strained dairy product, like Greek yogurt (the table uses plain nonfat Greek yogurt, a close match): the whey removed takes water, lactose, and part of the calcium with it. The result: 18 g of protein per portion, but markedly less calcium per gram than regular yogurt.
- Less lactose does not mean lactose-free: the 3 g of sugars per 100 g in plain skyr are lactose.
Preparation
It stands in for sour cream or mayonnaise in a dip or a sauce; heated hard, it curdles. In cold dishes, its protein stays put.
To mention to a professional
- Milk is a priority allergen in Canada; milk allergy is not lactose intolerance.
- If you are lactose intolerant, skyr contains less than regular yogurt, but it does contain some; tolerance varies from person to person.
Sources
- Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat ; Yogurt, plain, skim milk)
- Health Canada, Food and Drug Regulations (mandatory vitamin D fortification of milk)
- Health Canada, priority food allergens
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Calcium and Vitamin B12 fact sheets
Educational information: it does not replace the advice of a health professional, especially if you take medication, are pregnant or are breastfeeding.