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Yogurt vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yogurt and Egg white

  • Yogurt has more Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Calcium, however, Egg white is richer in Selenium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Yogurt covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 28% more than Egg white.
  • Egg white has 17 times less Zinc than Yogurt. Yogurt has 0.52mg of Zinc, while Egg white has 0.03mg.
  • Egg white contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Egg, white, raw, fresh.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +1471.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 3% 8% 7% 15% 22% 1% 8% 2% 110%
Contains more Calcium +1471.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +800%
Contains less Sodium -78.3%
Contains more Zinc +1633.3%
Contains more Iron +14.3%
Contains more Potassium +15.6%
Contains more Copper +35.3%
Contains more Manganese +22.2%
Contains more Selenium +106.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 11

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yogurt
8
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1160%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 6% 94% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 102% 2% 12% 2% 3% 12% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +475%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +98.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +74.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1160%
Contains more Folate +75%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +733.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +57.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +393.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.9
Equal in Water - 87.57
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
11% 88%
Protein: 10.9 g
Fats: 0.17 g
Carbs: 0.73 g
Water: 87.57 g
Other: 0.63 g
Contains more Fats +129.4%
Contains more Carbs +393.2%
Contains more Other +14.3%
Equal in Protein - 10.9
Equal in Water - 87.57

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +3528.6%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
78% 22%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 2.54 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.7 g
10% 49% 10% 10% 10% 10%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.07 g
Glucose: 0.34 g
Fructose: 0.07 g
Lactose: 0.07 g
Maltose: 0.07 g
Galactose: 0.07 g
Contains more Lactose +3528.6%
Contains more Galactose +900%
Contains more Sucrose +∞%
Contains more Glucose +∞%
Contains more Fructose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt Egg white
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Egg white Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 0.73g Yogurt
Protein 10.19g 10.9g Egg white
Fats 0.39g 0.17g Yogurt
Carbs 3.6g 0.73g Yogurt
Calories 59kcal 52kcal Yogurt
Fructose 0g 0.07g Egg white
Sugar 3.24g 0.71g Egg white
Calcium 110mg 7mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.08mg Egg white
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 135mg 15mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 163mg Egg white
Sodium 36mg 166mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.03mg Yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.023mg Egg white
Manganese 0.009mg 0.011mg Egg white
Selenium 9.7µg 20µg Egg white
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.004mg Yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.439mg Egg white
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.105mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.19mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.005mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 4µg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.09µg Yogurt
Tryptophan 0.125mg Egg white
Threonine 0.449mg Egg white
Isoleucine 0.661mg Egg white
Leucine 1.016mg Egg white
Lysine 0.806mg Egg white
Methionine 0.399mg Egg white
Phenylalanine 0.686mg Egg white
Valine 0.809mg Egg white
Histidine 0.29mg Egg white
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Egg white
Trans Fat 0.006g Egg white
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0g Egg white
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 0g Yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Egg white
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
17%
Yogurt
11%
Egg white
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
17%
Egg white

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 130mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.53g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg white
Egg white is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg white
Egg white is relatively richer in minerals

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/nutrients
  2. Egg white - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172183/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.