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Frozen yogurt vs. Kefir — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Frozen yogurt and Kefir

  • Frozen yogurt is richer in Copper, Vitamin B12, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, yet Kefir is richer in Vitamin A RAE, and Vitamin D.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Frozen yogurt is 22% higher.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener and Kefir, lowfat, plain, LIFEWAY.

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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.
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
6
:
3
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Calcium +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +106.7%
Contains more Copper +2155.6%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.04
Equal in Zinc - 0.46
Frozen yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 2% 29% 56% 30% 11% 14% 68% 0% 16%
Kefir
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 39% 2% 9% 45% 15% 6% 13% 3% 1% 20%
Contains more Calcium +22.3%
Contains more Magnesium +233.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +22.9%
Contains more Potassium +106.7%
Contains more Copper +2155.6%
Contains less Sodium -50.6%
Contains more Selenium +28.6%
Equal in Iron - 0.04
Equal in Zinc - 0.46

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.
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
7
:
6
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +3247.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Choline +390.3%
Equal in Folate - 13
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%
Kefir
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 35% 1% 30% 1% 8% 32% 3% 24% 14% 10% 37% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +300%
Contains more Vitamin C +250%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +69%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin A +3247.1%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +45%
Contains more Choline +390.3%
Equal in Folate - 13

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
3
:
2
Kefir
Kefir
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Carbs +339.7%
Contains more Other +119.2%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Water +22.5%
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
Kefir
4% 4% 90%
Protein: 3.79 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 4.48 g
Water: 90.07 g
Other: 0.73 g
Contains more Protein +16.1%
Contains more Carbs +339.7%
Contains more Other +119.2%
Contains more Fats +16.3%
Contains more Water +22.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt
1
:
2
Kefir
Kefir
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%
Frozen yogurt
67% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.488 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.03 g
Kefir
64% 30% 5%
Saturated Fat: 0.658 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.31 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.053 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -25.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +51.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +76.7%

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 Kefir
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Kefir Opinion
Net carbs 17.7g 4.48g Frozen yogurt
Protein 4.4g 3.79g Frozen yogurt
Fats 0.8g 0.93g Kefir
Carbs 19.7g 4.48g Frozen yogurt
Calories 104kcal 41kcal Frozen yogurt
Sugar 12.61g 4.61g Kefir
Fiber 2g 0g Frozen yogurt
Calcium 159mg 130mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.04mg 0.04mg
Magnesium 40mg 12mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 129mg 105mg Frozen yogurt
Potassium 339mg 164mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 81mg 40mg Kefir
Zinc 0.49mg 0.46mg Frozen yogurt
Copper 0.203mg 0.009mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.005mg Kefir
Selenium 2.8µg 3.6µg Kefir
Vitamin A 17IU 569IU Kefir
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 171µg Kefir
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.02mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 41IU Kefir
Vitamin D 0µg 1µg Kefir
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.2mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.03mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.135mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.15mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.385mg Kefir
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.058mg Kefir
Folate 12µg 13µg Kefir
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.29µg Frozen yogurt
Choline 3.1mg 15.2mg Kefir
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.1µg Frozen yogurt
Cholesterol 4mg 5mg Frozen yogurt
Trans Fat 0.037g Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.488g 0.658g Frozen yogurt
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Kefir
Monounsaturated Fat 0.205g 0.31g Kefir
Polyunsaturated fat 0.03g 0.053g Kefir
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.029g Kefir
Omega-3 - ALA 0.006g Kefir
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Kefir

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Kefir
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
15%
Kefir
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Frozen yogurt
15%
Kefir

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in Sugar (difference - 8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Kefir
Kefir contains less Sodium (difference - 41mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Kefir
Kefir is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.17g)
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 ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Kefir - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170904/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.