Which Has More Protein, Fage or Oikos Pro? 18g vs 25g

Oikos PRO Plain has more protein: 25 g per 3/4 cup (170 g), compared with 18 g for Fage Total 0% Plain. Fage lists fewer calories (90 vs 160) and 0 g fat, so the two labels differ in opposite directions.

Key takeaways

• At 3/4 cup (170 g), Oikos PRO Plain lists 25 g protein, 160 calories, and 3.5 g total fat. Fage Total 0% Plain lists 18 g protein, 90 calories, and 0 g fat.
• Oikos PRO Plain's ingredients include whey protein concentrate and cream. Fage Total 0% Plain's ingredients are skimmed milk and live cultures.
• Fage names five cultures. Oikos PRO names two: S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus.
• Per 100 calories, Fage gives about 20 g protein and Oikos PRO about 15.6 g. The FDA Daily Value for protein is 50 g.

At-a-glance comparison, per 3/4 cup (170 g) unless noted:

Per 3/4 cup (170 g)	Fage Total 0% Plain	Oikos PRO Plain
Protein	18 g (35% DV)	25 g (50% DV)
Calories	90	160
Total fat	0 g	3.5 g (4% DV)
Saturated fat	0 g	3 g (15% DV)
Cholesterol	10 mg (3% DV)	30 mg (10% DV)
Total carbohydrate	5 g (2% DV)	6 g (2% DV)
Total sugars (added sugars)	5 g (0 g added)	4 g (0 g added)
Sodium	65 mg (3% DV)	60 mg (3% DV)
Calcium	200 mg (15% DV)	270 mg (20% DV)
Potassium	260 mg (6% DV)	260 mg (6% DV)
Named cultures	5	2
Protein per 100 calories (calculated)	about 20 g	about 15.6 g

Which Has More Protein, Fage Total 0% Plain or Oikos Pro Plain, per 3/4 Cup?

Oikos PRO Plain has 25 g protein per 3/4 cup (170 g), and Fage Total 0% Plain has 18 g. Both panels list about 5 servings per 32 oz container, so the per-cup figures are the most direct way to compare them. The Daily Value for protein is 50 g, so Oikos PRO's panel shows 50% DV and Fage's shows 35% DV, based on the FDA Daily Value reference.

Fage also lists a 5.3 oz cup panel with 16 g protein for a 1 container (150 g) serving. That is a different serving from the 3/4 cup and tub figures used here, so the serving size line should be read before comparing any two numbers.

A checklist for comparing protein claims:

• Confirm the serving size in grams, such as 3/4 cup (170 g).
• Check servings per container, since FDA states that all nutrient amounts on the label refer to the listed serving size.
• Compare the %DV for protein against the 50 g Daily Value.
• Note whether a number comes from a cup, a single-serve container, or a tub.

For the full-fat Greek yogurt matchup, see Chobani vs Fage. For a yogurt-category comparison, see Which Has More Protein, Siggi's or Icelandic Provisions?.

How Many Calories Are in Fage Total 0% Plain vs Oikos Pro Plain per 3/4 Cup?

Fage Total 0% Plain has 90 calories per 3/4 cup (170 g), and Oikos PRO Plain has 160, a difference of 70 calories per serving. The Oikos PRO Plain brand page includes the note '*Not a low-calorie food' alongside its protein claim.

The Fage 5.3 oz cup panel lists 80 calories for 1 container (150 g), which is a different serving size from the tub panel. This comparison uses only the 32 oz tub panels, so the calorie figures here apply to the 3/4 cup serving. Oikos PRO single-serve cup numbers are not included here.

Calories alone do not show what else is in the tub. Protein, fat, sugar, and calcium are listed separately on each panel, and the sections below cover each one.

How Much Total Fat and Saturated Fat Is in Fage Total 0% vs Oikos Pro Plain?

Fage Total 0% Plain lists 0 g total fat and 0 g saturated fat per 3/4 cup, while Oikos PRO Plain lists 3.5 g total fat (4% DV) and 3 g saturated fat (15% DV). Both list 0 g trans fat.

Cholesterol also differs: 10 mg (3% DV) for Fage and 30 mg (10% DV) for Oikos PRO. Both panels list 0 g dietary fiber and 0 mg iron. Oikos PRO's ingredient list includes cream, which Fage's list does not. The panels do not say how much of Oikos PRO's fat comes from cream, so this comparison stays with the panel totals.

Does Oikos Pro Plain Have Live Cultures, and How Many Does Fage Total 0% Name?

Oikos PRO Plain's label names two yogurt cultures, S. thermophilus and L. bulgaricus, and does not disclose CFU counts. Fage Total 0% Plain names five: L. bulgaricus, S. thermophilus, L. acidophilus, Bifidus, and L. casei. The Oikos PRO ingredient text reads 'yogurt cultures,' while Fage's text reads 'Live Active Yogurt Cultures.'

Neither label discloses live-culture counts in colony-forming units (CFU), so the label data cannot show how many live cultures either tub contains at purchase or at the end of its shelf life. A culture named on the ingredient list shows which strains were included, not how many remain alive. Culture naming is one of the clearer label differences: five named strains for Fage versus two for Oikos PRO.

Is OIKOS PRO® PLAIN Greek Yogurt, and What Are Its Ingredients?

The label does not call OIKOS PRO® PLAIN Greek yogurt; it is named Oikos PRO Yogurt-Cultured Ultra-Filtered Milk. The Oikos PRO Plain product page uses that name, and the ingredient list reads 'CULTURED GRADE A ULTRA-FILTERED NON FAT MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CREAM, YOGURT CULTURES S. THERMOPHILUS & L. BULGARICUS.' The label also states 'CONTAINS MILK.'

The label and brand page do not explain why the product carries this name instead of Greek yogurt, and this article does not speculate about how the name relates to any labeling standard. Fage's ingredient list begins with 'Grade A Pasteurized Skimmed Milk.' Fage's straining method and the amount of milk used per tub were not disclosed.

The Oikos PRO Plain brand page lists the badges certified gluten free and dairy kosher.

Why Does Oikos Pro Plain List Whey Protein Concentrate and Cream?

The label does not explain why whey protein concentrate and cream are included, and it does not say what either ingredient does in the product. The ingredient list names both, and the label states 'CONTAINS MILK.'

The label does not say how much of the 25 g protein comes from whey protein concentrate versus the ultra-filtered milk, and that split was not disclosed. Without that breakdown, the protein total cannot be attributed to any single ingredient.

For people who avoid milk or milk proteins, both labels carry milk-derived ingredients. Lactose content for either product was not disclosed, so label data alone cannot show how either tub compares for lactose.

What Does Fage Total 0% Plain List as Its Only Ingredients?

Fage Total 0% Plain's ingredient list reads 'Grade A Pasteurized Skimmed Milk, Live Active Yogurt Cultures (L. Bulgaricus, S. Thermophilus, L. Acidophilus, Bifidus, L. Casei).' That is skimmed milk plus five named cultures, with no whey protein concentrate or cream in the listed ingredients.

The Fage panel lists 0 mcg vitamin D and 0 mg iron. Vitamin B12 and riboflavin amounts are not on the panel. Total sugars are 5 g, including 0 g added sugars.

The Fage Total 0% product page highlights No Preservatives and No artificial sweeteners.

How Do Protein per 100 Calories Compare Between the Two Tubs?

Fage gives about 20 g protein per 100 calories versus about 15.6 g for Oikos PRO, calculated from the 170 g panels. The gap comes from the 90-calorie Fage serving and the 160-calorie Oikos PRO serving, each carrying 170 g of product.

Protein per 100 calories describes protein density relative to energy. It does not account for fat, sugar, or micronutrients, so it should be read alongside the full panel.

How Does Calcium Compare Between the Two Tubs?

Oikos PRO Plain lists more calcium per 3/4 cup: 270 mg (20% DV) versus 200 mg (15% DV) for Fage Total 0% Plain.

Other panel differences include sodium (65 mg for Fage and 60 mg for Oikos PRO), potassium (260 mg for each), total sugars (5 g for Fage and 4 g for Oikos PRO, with 0 g added sugars in both), and total carbohydrate (5 g and 6 g). Oikos PRO also lists riboflavin at 0.3 mg (25% DV) and vitamin B12 at 1.5 mcg (60% DV). Neither vitamin appears on the Fage panel.