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.
- 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.
- Ice cream has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of ice cream is 62, while the glycemic index of frozen yogurt is 51.
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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +185.7% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +24.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +70.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +782.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +22.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +55.6% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +16.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +72.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +25.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +140% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +5800% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +275% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +738.7% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
4.4 g
Fats:
0.8 g
Carbs:
19.7 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
1.6 g
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +25.7% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +20.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +77.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1275% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +19.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.488 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.03 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
6.79 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
2.969 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.452 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -92.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1348.3% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Saturated fat | 0.488g | 6.79g | 29% |
| Copper | 0.203mg | 0.023mg | 20% |
| Fats | 0.8g | 11g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 118µg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 44mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.205g | 2.969g | 7% |
| Magnesium | 40mg | 14mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 0.7g | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Calories | 104kcal | 207kcal | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.49µg | 0.39µg | 4% |
| Potassium | 339mg | 199mg | 4% |
| Choline | 3.1mg | 26mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 129mg | 105mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.03g | 0.452g | 3% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 128mg | 3% |
| Folate | 12µg | 5µg | 2% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 3.5g | 2% |
| Selenium | 2.8µg | 1.8µg | 2% |
| Zinc | 0.49mg | 0.69mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Iron | 0.04mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 19.7g | 23.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.2mg | 0.116mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.08mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 17.7g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.61g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Sodium | 81mg | 80mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.045mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.146mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.195mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 0.316mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.258mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.081mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.157mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.217mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.088mg | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | 0.003g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
11%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frozen yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.61g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.302g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)