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Frozen yogurt vs. Whey — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Frozen yogurt and Whey

  • Frozen yogurt has more Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat, while Whey has more Vitamin B12.
  • Whey contains 16 times less Vitamin A RAE than Frozen yogurt. Frozen yogurt contains 49µg of Vitamin A RAE, while Whey contains 3µg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Whey is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Frozen yogurts, flavors other than chocolate and Whey, sweet, fluid.

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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 Calcium +112.8%
Contains more Iron +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Equal in Selenium - 1.9
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 18% 8% 39% 14% 9% 8% 3% 0% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Contains more Calcium +112.8%
Contains more Iron +666.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25%
Contains more Phosphorus +93.5%
Contains more Zinc +115.4%
Contains more Copper +125%
Contains less Sodium -14.3%
Equal in Potassium - 161
Equal in Selenium - 1.9

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.
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Whey
Contains more Vitamin A +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.074
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 11% 2% 3% 3% 10% 42% 2% 0% 10% 3% 9% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +1366.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin B1 - 0.036
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.074

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +252.9%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +320.2%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Water +30.8%
3% 4% 22% 71%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 3.6 g
Carbs: 21.6 g
Water: 71.2 g
Other: 0.6 g
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more Protein +252.9%
Contains more Fats +900%
Contains more Carbs +320.2%
Contains more Other +13.2%
Contains more Water +30.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +886%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +809.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
68% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 2.326 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.1 g
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +886%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +809.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Frozen yogurt Whey Opinion
Net carbs 21.6g 5.14g Frozen yogurt
Protein 3g 0.85g Frozen yogurt
Fats 3.6g 0.36g Frozen yogurt
Carbs 21.6g 5.14g Frozen yogurt
Calories 127kcal 27kcal Frozen yogurt
Sugar 19.92g 5.14g Whey
Calcium 100mg 47mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.46mg 0.06mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 10mg 8mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 89mg 46mg Frozen yogurt
Potassium 156mg 161mg Whey
Sodium 63mg 54mg Whey
Zinc 0.28mg 0.13mg Frozen yogurt
Copper 0.009mg 0.004mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg 1.9µg
Vitamin A 176IU 12IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 49µg 3µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin E 0.09mg 0mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 3IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin D 0.1µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.1mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.04mg 0.036mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.18mg 0.158mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.07mg 0.074mg Whey
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.031mg Frozen yogurt
Folate 4µg 1µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.28µg Whey
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Frozen yogurt
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 13mg 2mg Whey
Saturated Fat 2.326g 0.23g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.986g 0.1g Frozen yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.1g 0.011g Frozen yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Frozen yogurt Whey
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Frozen yogurt
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.78g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 11mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.096g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.