Frozen yogurt vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Important differences between frozen yogurt and ice cream
- Frozen yogurt has less vitamin B12 and monounsaturated fat.
- Ice cream's daily need coverage for saturated fat is 22% more.
- Frozen yogurt is lower in saturated fat.
- Ice cream has a higher glycemic index than frozen yogurt.
The food varieties used in the comparison are Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate 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 IronIron | +411.1% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -21.3% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +40% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +28% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +27.6% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +155.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +146.4% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +18% |
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 AVitamin A | +140.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +233.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +33.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +65.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +20% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +457.1% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +12.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
3 g
Fats:
3.6 g
Carbs:
21.6 g
Water:
71.2 g
Other:
0.6 g
Protein:
3.5 g
Fats:
11 g
Carbs:
23.6 g
Water:
61 g
Other:
0.9 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +16.7% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +205.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +50% |
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Carbs
~23.6g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.326 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.1 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 | -65.7% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +201.1% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +352% |
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 | 2.326g | 6.79g | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.39µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.581mg | 12% | |
| Fats | 3.6g | 11g | 11% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 44mg | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 49µg | 118µg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.46mg | 0.09mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.18mg | 0.24mg | 5% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.986g | 2.969g | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.28mg | 0.69mg | 4% |
| Calories | 127kcal | 207kcal | 4% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0.7g | 3% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 128mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.009mg | 0.023mg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.1g | 0.452g | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 89mg | 105mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.04mg | 0.048mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 21.6g | 23.6g | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 3IU | 8IU | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 3.5g | 1% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 199mg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.09mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10mg | 14mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 63mg | 80mg | 1% |
| Choline | 23.1mg | 26mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 0.2µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 0.6mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 21.6g | 22.9g | N/A |
| Sugar | 19.92g | 21.22g | N/A |
| Selenium | 1.9µg | 1.8µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.008mg | 0% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.04mg | 0.041mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.07mg | 0.116mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Folate | 4µg | 5µg | 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 |
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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%
18%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
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 - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Frozen yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Frozen yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.464g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Frozen yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)