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Frozen yogurt vs. Cream cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between frozen yogurt and cream cheese

  • Cream cheese is richer than frozen yogurt in vitamin A, selenium, vitamin B12, vitamin E, monounsaturated fat, and polyunsaturated fat.
  • Daily need coverage for saturated fat for cream cheese is 89% higher.
  • Frozen yogurt contains 5 times more sugar than cream cheese. Frozen yogurt contains 19.92g of sugar, while cream cheese contains 3.76g.
  • Cream cheese has a lower glycemic index than frozen yogurt.

Food types used in this article are Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate and Cheese, cream.

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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 7.1% 30% 14% 17% 3% 7.6% 38% 8.2% 0% 10%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 6.4% 29% 12% 4.1% 6% 14% 46% 41% 1.4% 47%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +18.2%
Contains more IronIron +318.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -79.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +100%
Contains more ZincZinc +78.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +20.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +352.6%
~equal in Magnesium ~9mg
~equal in Calcium ~97mg

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% 16% 1.8% 1.5% 10% 42% 1.3% 0% 9.2% 8.8% 0.75% 3% 13%
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% 103% 17% 0% 5.8% 53% 1.7% 31% 13% 28% 5.3% 6.8% 15%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +528.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +855.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +27.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +30%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +40%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +214.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +125%
Contains more CholineCholine +17.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
6% 34% 6% 53%
Protein: 6.15 g
Fats: 34.44 g
Carbs: 5.52 g
Water: 52.62 g
Other: 1.27 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +291.3%
Contains more WaterWater +35.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +105%
Contains more FatsFats +856.7%
Contains more OtherOther +111.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.326 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.1 g
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.213 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.907 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.483 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -88.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +803.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1383%

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 Cream cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Cream cheese DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.326g 20.213g 81%
Fats 3.6g 34.44g 47%
Cholesterol 13mg 101mg 29%
Vitamin A 49µg 308µg 29%
Monounsaturated fat 0.986g 8.907g 20%
Selenium 1.9µg 8.6µg 12%
Calories 127kcal 350kcal 11%
Sodium 63mg 314mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.517mg 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 1.483g 9%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.22µg 6%
Protein 3g 6.15g 6%
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.86mg 5%
Carbs 21.6g 5.52g 5%
Iron 0.46mg 0.11mg 4%
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.23mg 4%
Phosphorus 89mg 107mg 3%
Vitamin K 0.3µg 2.1µg 2%
Zinc 0.28mg 0.5mg 2%
Potassium 156mg 132mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg 1%
Choline 23.1mg 27.2mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.056mg 1%
Copper 0.009mg 0.018mg 1%
Folate 4µg 9µg 1%
Net carbs 21.6g 5.52g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Magnesium 10mg 9mg 0%
Calcium 100mg 97mg 0%
Sugar 19.92g 3.76g N/A
Starch 0.35g 0%
Manganese 0.011mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.091mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.069mg 0%
Threonine 0.233mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.324mg 0%
Leucine 0.657mg 0%
Lysine 0.567mg 0%
Methionine 0.191mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.291mg 0%
Valine 0.395mg 0%
Histidine 0.175mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.02g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.036g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.807g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Cream cheese
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
8%
Frozen yogurt
21%
Cream cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
21%
Cream cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 251mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.887g)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in Sugar (difference - 16.16g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Cream cheese
Cream cheese is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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/168105/nutrients
  2. Cream cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173418/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.