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Yogurt vs. Soft serve — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yogurt and Soft serve

  • Yogurt has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2, however, Soft serve has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Soft serve's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 37% more.
  • Yogurt has 3 times more Selenium than Soft serve. Yogurt has 9.7µg of Selenium, while Soft serve has 3µg.
  • Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Ice cream, soft serve, chocolate.

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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 Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.52
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 40% 8% 9% 50% 16% 8% 15% 10% 1% 17%
Contains more Phosphorus +16.4%
Contains less Sodium -41%
Contains more Manganese +80%
Contains more Selenium +223.3%
Contains more Calcium +19.1%
Contains more Iron +200%
Contains more Potassium +25.5%
Contains more Copper +76.5%
Equal in Magnesium - 12
Equal in Zinc - 0.52

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
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +14625%
Contains more Vitamin E +6000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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 36% 13% 21% 3% 13% 42% 2% 31% 12% 7% 63% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +52.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +118.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +50%
Contains more Vitamin A +14625%
Contains more Vitamin E +6000%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +113%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Fats +3233.3%
Contains more Carbs +516.7%
Contains more Other +25%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
4% 13% 22% 60%
Protein: 4.1 g
Fats: 13 g
Carbs: 22.2 g
Water: 59.8 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +148.5%
Contains more Water +42.3%
Contains more Fats +3233.3%
Contains more Carbs +516.7%
Contains more Other +25%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6484.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3733.3%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 7.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.49 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.46 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +6484.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3733.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Soft serve Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 21.5g Soft serve
Protein 10.19g 4.1g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 13g Soft serve
Carbs 3.6g 22.2g Soft serve
Calories 59kcal 222kcal Soft serve
Sugar 3.24g 21.16g Yogurt
Fiber 0g 0.7g Soft serve
Calcium 110mg 131mg Soft serve
Iron 0.07mg 0.21mg Soft serve
Magnesium 11mg 12mg Soft serve
Phosphorus 135mg 116mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 177mg Soft serve
Sodium 36mg 61mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.52mg
Copper 0.017mg 0.03mg Soft serve
Manganese 0.009mg 0.005mg Yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg 3µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 589IU Soft serve
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 162µg Soft serve
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.61mg Soft serve
Vitamin D 0IU 29IU Soft serve
Vitamin D 0µg 0.7µg Soft serve
Vitamin C 0mg 0.8mg Soft serve
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.049mg Soft serve
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.182mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.095mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.506mg Soft serve
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.048mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 9µg Soft serve
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.5µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.9µg Soft serve
Tryptophan 0.048mg Soft serve
Threonine 0.169mg Soft serve
Isoleucine 0.215mg Soft serve
Leucine 0.353mg Soft serve
Lysine 0.296mg Soft serve
Methionine 0.091mg Soft serve
Phenylalanine 0.176mg Soft serve
Valine 0.241mg Soft serve
Histidine 0.099mg Soft serve
Cholesterol 5mg 91mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Soft serve
Saturated Fat 0.117g 7.46g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 3.49g Soft serve
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.46g Soft serve
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Soft serve
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
20%
Soft serve
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
17%
Soft serve

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 86mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.343g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is cheaper?
Soft serve
Soft serve is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Soft serve
Soft serve is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Soft serve - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173465/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.