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Coca-Cola vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Coca-Cola and yogurt?

  • Coca-Cola has less vitamin B12, vitamin B2, phosphorus, selenium, calcium, and vitamin B5 than yogurt.
  • Yogurt's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 31% higher.
  • Yogurt has a lower glycemic index than Coca-Cola.

We used Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat types in this comparison.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.6% 0.18% 4.1% 0.33% 0.55% 4.3% 0.52% 0.26% 0.55%
Yogurt
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Contains more IronIron +57.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +6950%
Contains more CopperCopper +1600%
Contains more ZincZinc +2500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1250%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +350%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +9600%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.16%
Yogurt
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +4933.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
10% 90%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 9.56 g
Water: 90.31 g
Other: 0.04 g
Yogurt
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10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +165.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14457.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1850%
Contains more OtherOther +1700%
~equal in Water ~85.1g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coca-Cola Yogurt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.278mg 21%
Protein 0.07g 10.19g 20%
Phosphorus 10mg 135mg 18%
Selenium 0.1µg 9.7µg 17%
Calcium 2mg 110mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0mg 0.331mg 7%
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.063mg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.52mg 5%
Potassium 2mg 141mg 4%
Magnesium 0mg 11mg 3%
Choline 0.3mg 15.1mg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.023mg 2%
Copper 0.001mg 0.017mg 2%
Carbs 9.56g 3.6g 2%
Folate 0µg 7µg 2%
Caffeine 8mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin B3 0mg 0.208mg 1%
Calories 37kcal 59kcal 1%
Saturated fat 0g 0.117g 1%
Iron 0.11mg 0.07mg 1%
Fats 0.02g 0.39g 1%
Sodium 4mg 36mg 1%
Net carbs 9.56g 3.6g N/A
Sugar 8.97g 3.24g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Manganese 0.002mg 0.009mg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.006g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.012g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Coca-Cola Yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
0%
Coca-Cola
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coca-Cola
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.73g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.117g)
Which food is cheaper?
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola is cheaper (difference - $2.6)

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. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/nutrients
  2. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/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.