Skyr
Good nutritional profile
Plain Icelandic-style skyr, unsweetened, values as sold.
Skyr is a thick cultured dairy product from Iceland, made from skim milk and strained like Greek yogurt, eaten plain, with berries or in smoothies. A 150 g portion has about 93 kcal and 16.5 g of protein with almost no fat, and is high in vitamin B12, riboflavin and selenium. Flavored skyr usually has added sugar, so check the label.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 11g | 19.6% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3% |
| Carbs | 4g | 1.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 1.4g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 2.6g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.0% |
| Water | 84g | 3.4% |
| Calories | 62 | 2.8% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.06 | g | 0.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.03 | g | 0.1% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.01 | g | 0.1% |
| Omega-3 | 0.003 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.007 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin E | 0.01 | mg |
| Selenium | 10.5 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 1 | mcg | 0.1% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.023 | mg | 1.9% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.3 | mg | 23.1% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.22 | mg | 1.4% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.068 | mg | 4.0% |
| vitamin B9 | 7 | mcg | 1.8% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.81 | mcg | 33.8% |
| vitamin E | 0.01 | mg | 0.1% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 119 | mg | 11.9% |
| iron | 0.07 | mg | 0.4% |
| magnesium | 12 | mg | 3.0% |
| phosphorus | 146 | mg | 20.9% |
| potassium | 141 | mg | 5.4% |
| sodium | 36 | mg | 1.6% |
| zinc | 0.56 | mg | 5.1% |
| copper | 0.017 | mg | 1.9% |
| manganese | 0.009 | mg | 0.4% |
| selenium | 10.5 | mcg | 19.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 315 | mg | 45.0% | 170% |
| Isoleucine | 594 | mg | 42.4% | 171% |
| Leucine | 1095 | mg | 40.1% | 155% |
| Lysine | 944 | mg | 45.0% | 170% |
| Methionine | 374 | mg | 35.6% | 140% |
| Phenylalanine | 1097 | mg | 62.7% | 231% |
| Threonine | 489 | mg | 46.6% | 169% |
| Tryptophan | 163 | mg | 58.2% | 213% |
| Valine | 723 | mg | 39.7% | 156% |
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