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Cheddar Cheese vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Cheddar Cheese and Frozen yogurt

  • Cheddar Cheese is richer in Calcium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Vitamin A RAE, Zinc, and Vitamin B12, yet Frozen yogurt is richer in Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Saturated Fat from Cheddar Cheese is 92% higher.
  • Cheddar Cheese contains 165 times more Vitamin A RAE than Frozen yogurt. Cheddar Cheese contains 330µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Frozen yogurt contains 2µg.
  • Frozen yogurt contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, cheddar and Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener.

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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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
6
:
4
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Calcium +346.5%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.7%
Contains more Zinc +642.9%
Contains more Selenium +917.9%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +346.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Copper +576.7%
Cheddar Cheese
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 213% 6% 20% 195% 7% 86% 100% 10% 4% 156%
Frozen yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 2% 29% 56% 30% 11% 14% 68% 0% 16%
Contains more Calcium +346.5%
Contains more Iron +250%
Contains more Phosphorus +252.7%
Contains more Zinc +642.9%
Contains more Selenium +917.9%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +346.1%
Contains less Sodium -87.6%
Contains more Copper +576.7%

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.
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
10
:
3
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Vitamin A +7205.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.5%
Contains more Choline +432.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239%
Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 75% 15% 18% 0% 8% 99% 2% 25% 16% 21% 138% 9% 6%
Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 3% 10% 42% 4% 0% 10% 9% 62% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +7205.9%
Contains more Vitamin E +787.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +137.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +65%
Contains more Folate +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +124.5%
Contains more Choline +432.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +700%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +37.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +239%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
3
:
2
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Protein +419.8%
Contains more Fats +4063.8%
Contains more Other +131.9%
Contains more Carbs +537.5%
Contains more Water +98.5%
Cheddar Cheese
23% 33% 3% 37% 4%
Protein: 22.87 g
Fats: 33.31 g
Carbs: 3.09 g
Water: 37.02 g
Other: 3.71 g
Frozen yogurt
4% 20% 74%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 19.7 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +419.8%
Contains more Fats +4063.8%
Contains more Other +131.9%
Contains more Carbs +537.5%
Contains more Water +98.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese
2
:
1
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4410.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4636.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%
Cheddar Cheese
64% 31% 5%
Saturated Fat: 18.867 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.246 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.421 g
Frozen yogurt
67% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.488 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.03 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4410.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4636.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cheddar Cheese Frozen yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 3.09g 17.7g Frozen yogurt
Protein 22.87g 4.4g Cheddar Cheese
Fats 33.31g 0.8g Cheddar Cheese
Carbs 3.09g 19.7g Frozen yogurt
Calories 404kcal 104kcal Cheddar Cheese
Sugar 0.48g 12.61g Cheddar Cheese
Fiber 0g 2g Frozen yogurt
Calcium 710mg 159mg Cheddar Cheese
Iron 0.14mg 0.04mg Cheddar Cheese
Magnesium 27mg 40mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 455mg 129mg Cheddar Cheese
Potassium 76mg 339mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 653mg 81mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 3.64mg 0.49mg Cheddar Cheese
Copper 0.03mg 0.203mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.027mg Cheddar Cheese
Selenium 28.5µg 2.8µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A 1242IU 17IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin A RAE 330µg 2µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin E 0.71mg 0.08mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 24IU 0IU Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin D 0.6µg 0µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.029mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.428mg 0.18mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B3 0.059mg 0.2mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.41mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B6 0.066mg 0.04mg Cheddar Cheese
Folate 27µg 12µg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin B12 1.1µg 0.49µg Cheddar Cheese
Choline 16.5mg 3.1mg Cheddar Cheese
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0.3µg Cheddar Cheese
Tryptophan 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Threonine 1.044mg Cheddar Cheese
Isoleucine 1.206mg Cheddar Cheese
Leucine 1.939mg Cheddar Cheese
Lysine 1.025mg Cheddar Cheese
Methionine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Phenylalanine 1.074mg Cheddar Cheese
Valine 1.404mg Cheddar Cheese
Histidine 0.547mg Cheddar Cheese
Cholesterol 99mg 4mg Frozen yogurt
Trans Fat 0.917g Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 18.867g 0.488g Frozen yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - EPA 0.01g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-3 - DPA 0.017g 0g Cheddar Cheese
Monounsaturated Fat 9.246g 0.205g Cheddar Cheese
Polyunsaturated fat 1.421g 0.03g Cheddar Cheese
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Cheddar Cheese

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cheddar Cheese Frozen yogurt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
33%
Cheddar Cheese
11%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
79%
Cheddar Cheese
27%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 572mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 18.379g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.13g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese 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. Cheddar Cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173414/nutrients
  2. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173464/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.