Greek yogurt vs. Egg white — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the differences between Greek yogurt and egg whites?
- Greek yogurt is higher in vitamin B12, phosphorus, calcium, and monounsaturated fat, yet egg whites are higher in selenium and vitamin B2.
- Greek yogurt's daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 28% more.
- The glycemic index of egg whites is lower.
We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Egg, white, raw, fresh types in this article.
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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 CalciumCalcium | +1328.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1633.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +800% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -78.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +15.6% |
| Contains more IronIron | +∞% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +35.3% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +22.2% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +106.2% |
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 AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +475% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +98.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +74.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1160% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +733.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +1272.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +57.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9 g
Fats:
5 g
Carbs:
3.98 g
Water:
81.3 g
Other:
0.72 g
Protein:
10.9 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
0.73 g
Water:
87.57 g
Other:
0.63 g
| Contains more FatsFats | +2841.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +445.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +14.3% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +21.1% |
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Water
~87.57g
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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| Lower in Cholesterol |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B12 | 0.75µg | 0.09µg | 28% |
| Selenium | 9.7µg | 20µg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 135mg | 15mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.278mg | 0.439mg | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 2.395g | 0g | 11% |
| Calcium | 100mg | 7mg | 9% |
| Fats | 5g | 0.17g | 7% |
| Sodium | 35mg | 166mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 2.136g | 0g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 0mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.063mg | 0.005mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.52mg | 0.03mg | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 10.9g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.469g | 0g | 3% |
| Choline | 15.1mg | 1.1mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.331mg | 0.19mg | 3% |
| Calories | 97kcal | 52kcal | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.023mg | 0.004mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.208mg | 0.105mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0.017mg | 0.023mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0.08mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 141mg | 163mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 3.98g | 0.73g | 1% |
| Net carbs | 3.98g | 0.73g | N/A |
| Magnesium | 11mg | 11mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 4g | 0.71g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 2µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.009mg | 0.011mg | 0% |
| Folate | 5µg | 4µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.125mg | 0% | |
| Threonine | 0.449mg | 0% | |
| Isoleucine | 0.661mg | 0% | |
| Leucine | 1.016mg | 0% | |
| Lysine | 0.806mg | 0% | |
| Methionine | 0.399mg | 0% | |
| Phenylalanine | 0.686mg | 0% | |
| Valine | 0.809mg | 0% | |
| Histidine | 0.29mg | 0% | |
| Fructose | 0.07g | 0% | |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.004g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.023g | N/A | |
| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.209g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
10%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 131mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Greek yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Egg white is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 13mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Egg white is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Egg white is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Egg white is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Egg white is relatively richer in minerals