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Frozen yogurt vs. Greek yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Frozen yogurt and Greek yogurt

  • Frozen yogurt has more Iron, and Vitamin A RAE, however, Greek yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Greek yogurt covers your daily Vitamin B12 needs 28% more than Frozen yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt contains less Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk.

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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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +88.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +85.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +51.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +410.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~11mg
~equal in Calcium ~100mg
~equal in Potassium ~141mg

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% 11% 1.8% 3% 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% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1073.3%
Contains more Vitamin E Vitamin E +800%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +53%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +971.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +25%

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +442.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more FatsFats +38.9%
Contains more WaterWater +14.2%
Contains more OtherOther +20%

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +116.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +369%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.395g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Greek yogurt Opinion
Calories 127kcal 97kcal Frozen yogurt
Protein 3g 9g Greek yogurt
Fats 3.6g 5g Greek yogurt
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Net carbs 21.6g 3.98g Frozen yogurt
Carbs 21.6g 3.98g Frozen yogurt
Cholesterol 13mg 13mg
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 10mg 11mg Greek yogurt
Calcium 100mg 100mg
Potassium 156mg 141mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.46mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Sugar 19.92g 4g Greek yogurt
Copper 0.009mg 0.017mg Greek yogurt
Zinc 0.28mg 0.52mg Greek yogurt
Phosphorus 89mg 135mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 63mg 35mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 176IU 15IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 2µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0.01mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg Greek yogurt
Selenium 1.9µg 9.7µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.023mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.278mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.208mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.063mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.75µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Frozen yogurt
Folate 4µg 5µg Greek yogurt
Choline 23.1mg 15.1mg Frozen yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.326g 2.395g Frozen yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.986g 2.136g Greek yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.469g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Frozen yogurt Greek yogurt
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
17%
Greek yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
19%
Greek yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 15.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.069g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (13 mg)
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/168105/nutrients
  2. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.