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Frozen yogurt vs. Yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Frozen yogurt and Yogurt

  • Frozen yogurt has more Copper, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium, while Yogurt has more Selenium, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B2.
  • Frozen yogurt's daily need coverage for Copper is 21% higher.
  • The amount of Sugar in Yogurt is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 48% 30% 1.5% 68% 13% 55% 11% 0% 15%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +44.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +1094.1%
Contains more IronIron +75%
Contains less SodiumSodium -55.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.4%
~equal in Zinc ~0.52mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~135mg

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 2.3% 1% 1.6% 0% 10% 42% 3.8% 0% 9.2% 61% 0.75% 9% 1.7%
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% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +325%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +387.1%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.208mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 20% 74%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 19.7 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 FatsFats +105.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +447.2%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +131.6%
Contains more WaterWater +15.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
67% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.488 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.03 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 more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +286.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +150%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -76%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Yogurt Opinion
Calories 104kcal 59kcal Frozen yogurt
Protein 4.4g 10.19g Yogurt
Fats 0.8g 0.39g Frozen yogurt
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Net carbs 17.7g 3.6g Frozen yogurt
Carbs 19.7g 3.6g Frozen yogurt
Cholesterol 4mg 5mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 40mg 11mg Frozen yogurt
Calcium 159mg 110mg Frozen yogurt
Potassium 339mg 141mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.04mg 0.07mg Yogurt
Sugar 12.61g 3.24g Yogurt
Fiber 2g 0g Frozen yogurt
Copper 0.203mg 0.017mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.49mg 0.52mg Yogurt
Phosphorus 129mg 135mg Yogurt
Sodium 81mg 36mg Yogurt
Vitamin A 17IU 4IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 1µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.01mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg Yogurt
Selenium 2.8µg 9.7µg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.023mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.278mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.2mg 0.208mg Yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.49µg 0.75µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Frozen yogurt
Folate 12µg 7µg Frozen yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Frozen yogurt
Choline 3.1mg 15.1mg Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.488g 0.117g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.205g 0.053g Frozen yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.03g 0.012g Frozen yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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%
Yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Frozen yogurt
19%
Yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.37g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.371g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.
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. 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.