Skyr
Low GI
GL 3.3 per cup (227 g) · GL 1.4 per 100 g
- About 11 g of protein per 100 g for only 62 kcal
- Contains lactose: about 4 g of milk sugar per 100 g
Skyr has a glycemic index of 36 (Low). One cup (227 g) adds a glycemic load of 3.3.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Instead of this
- GL 0.4 per 100 g Nonfat Greek yogurt is the closest match: strained, about 10 g protein and 59 kcal per 100 g.
Skim greek yogurt - GL 1.2 per 100 g Low-fat quark is thick and spoonable like skyr, with about 12 g protein per 100 g.
Quark - GL 1 per 100 g Cottage cheese gives a similar 11 g protein per 100 g and suits bowls, dips and bread.
Cottage cheese - GL 1.7 per 100 g Plain yogurt has the same calories and live cultures if skyr is not at hand, with less protein.
Plain yogurt
Forms of Skyr
- Lactose free skyrGI 36 · GL 1 per 100 g lactose free
- Coconut skyrGI 40 · GL 2.6 per 100 g coconut
- GI 45 · GL 3 per 100 g peach
Peach skyr - GI 45 · GL 4 per 100 g blueberry
Blueberry skyr - Tiramisu-flavored skyrGI 45 · GL 4 per 100 g coffee
- GI 45 · GL 5 per 100 g caramel
Caramel skyr - GI 45 · GL 5 per 100 g mango
Mango skyr
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tbsp | 14 g | 0.2 |
| 1 container (150 g) | 150 g | 2.2 |
| 1 container (6 oz) | 170 g | 2.4 |
| 1 cup | 227 g | 3.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 62 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 4 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 4 g |
| Natural | 4 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 11 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.1 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 40 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- About 11 g of protein per 100 g for only 62 kcal
- Almost fat-free: about 0.2 g fat per 100 g
- Low glycemic load: about 1.4 per 100 g
- Contains lactose: about 4 g of milk sugar per 100 g
- Flavoured skyrs add sugar: often 7–10 g carbohydrate per 100 g instead of 4
- Contains no dietary fibre
Calculate the glycemic load of a meal with Skyr
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Skyr?
Skyr has a glycemic index of 36 (Low). One cup (227 g) has a glycemic load of 3.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.4.
Is Skyr good for people with insulin resistance?
Skyr has a low glycemic index (36), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Skyr has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Skyr in this database, Lactose free skyr has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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