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Coffee vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between coffee and yogurt

  • Yogurt is higher than coffee in vitamin B12, phosphorus, selenium, vitamin B2, and calcium.
  • Yogurt covers your daily vitamin B12 needs 31% more than coffee.
  • The glycemic index of coffee is lower.

Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, coffee, brewed, prepared with tap water and Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat.

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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.
Coffee
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 2.1% 0.6% 4.3% 0.38% 0.67% 0.55% 1.3% 0.26% 3% 0%
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 less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +155.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +266.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.8%
Contains more IronIron +600%
Contains more CopperCopper +750%
Contains more ZincZinc +2500%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%

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.
Coffee
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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% 0.2% 0% 3.5% 18% 3.6% 15% 0.23% 0% 0.25% 1.5% 1.4%
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 KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +64.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +265.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +30.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +6200%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
Contains more CholineCholine +480.8%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.01mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.208mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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99%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0.02 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 99.39 g
Other: 0.47 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 WaterWater +16.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +8391.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1850%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +53.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Coffee
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11% 83% 6%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.002 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.015 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.001 g
Yogurt
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64% 29% 7%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +253.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1100%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Coffee Yogurt DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.75µg 31%
Protein 0.12g 10.19g 20%
Phosphorus 3mg 135mg 19%
Selenium 0µg 9.7µg 18%
Vitamin B2 0.076mg 0.278mg 16%
Calcium 2mg 110mg 11%
Caffeine 40mg 0mg 10%
Vitamin B6 0.001mg 0.063mg 5%
Zinc 0.02mg 0.52mg 5%
Calories 1kcal 59kcal 3%
Potassium 49mg 141mg 3%
Vitamin B5 0.254mg 0.331mg 2%
Copper 0.002mg 0.017mg 2%
Magnesium 3mg 11mg 2%
Choline 2.6mg 15.1mg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Folate 2µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.014mg 0.023mg 1%
Sodium 2mg 36mg 1%
Manganese 0.023mg 0.009mg 1%
Iron 0.01mg 0.07mg 1%
Carbs 0g 3.6g 1%
Fats 0.02g 0.39g 1%
Saturated fat 0.002g 0.117g 1%
Net carbs 0g 3.6g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.24g N/A
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.01mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.191mg 0.208mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.1µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0g 0.006g N/A
Monounsaturated fat 0.015g 0.053g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.001g 0.012g 0%
Threonine 0.001mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.002mg 0%
Leucine 0.005mg 0%
Lysine 0.001mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.003mg 0%
Valine 0.003mg 0%
Histidine 0.002mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0g 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
Coffee 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
3%
Coffee
17%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Coffee
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

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?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coffee
Coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.115g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coffee
Coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Coffee
Coffee is cheaper (difference - $1.6)

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. Coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171890/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.