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Frozen yogurt vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Frozen yogurt and Ice cream

  • Frozen yogurt has more Copper, Magnesium, and Fiber, however, Ice cream is richer in Vitamin A RAE.
  • Ice cream covers your daily Saturated Fat needs 32% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Ice cream has 9 times less Copper than Frozen yogurt. Frozen yogurt has 0.203mg of Copper, while Ice cream has 0.023mg.
  • Frozen yogurt contains less Cholesterol.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener and Ice creams, vanilla.

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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 +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Contains more Copper +782.6%
Contains more Selenium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Equal in Sodium - 80
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 2% 29% 56% 30% 11% 14% 68% 0% 16%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 4% 10% 45% 18% 11% 19% 8% 2% 10%
Contains more Calcium +24.2%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +70.4%
Contains more Copper +782.6%
Contains more Selenium +55.6%
Contains more Iron +125%
Contains more Zinc +40.8%
Equal in Sodium - 80

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2376.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Choline +738.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 26% 6% 6% 2% 11% 56% 3% 35% 12% 4% 49% 15% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +72.4%
Contains more Folate +140%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +25.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +2376.5%
Contains more Vitamin E +275%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Choline +738.7%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.041
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%
4% 20% 74%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 19.7 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
4% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more Protein +25.7%
Contains more Water +20.5%
Contains more Other +77.8%
Contains more Fats +1275%
Contains more Carbs +19.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1348.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1406.7%
67% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.488 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.03 g
66% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.79 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.452 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1348.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1406.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Frozen yogurt Ice cream
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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 17.7g 22.9g Ice cream
Protein 4.4g 3.5g Frozen yogurt
Fats 0.8g 11g Ice cream
Carbs 19.7g 23.6g Ice cream
Calories 104kcal 207kcal Ice cream
Sugar 12.61g 21.22g Frozen yogurt
Fiber 2g 0.7g Frozen yogurt
Calcium 159mg 128mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.04mg 0.09mg Ice cream
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 129mg 105mg Frozen yogurt
Potassium 339mg 199mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 81mg 80mg Ice cream
Zinc 0.49mg 0.69mg Ice cream
Copper 0.203mg 0.023mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.008mg Ice cream
Selenium 2.8µg 1.8µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A 17IU 421IU Ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 118µg Ice cream
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.3mg Ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Ice cream
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.6mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.041mg Ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.24mg Ice cream
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.116mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.581mg Ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.048mg Ice cream
Folate 12µg 5µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.39µg Frozen yogurt
Choline 3.1mg 26mg Ice cream
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.3µg
Tryptophan 0.045mg Ice cream
Threonine 0.146mg Ice cream
Isoleucine 0.195mg Ice cream
Leucine 0.316mg Ice cream
Lysine 0.258mg Ice cream
Methionine 0.081mg Ice cream
Phenylalanine 0.157mg Ice cream
Valine 0.217mg Ice cream
Histidine 0.088mg Ice cream
Cholesterol 4mg 44mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.488g 6.79g Frozen yogurt
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Ice cream
Monounsaturated Fat 0.205g 2.969g Ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.03g 0.452g Ice cream

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Ice cream
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
11%
Frozen yogurt
17%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Frozen yogurt
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.61g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173464/nutrients
  2. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.