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

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How are Greek yogurt and frozen yogurt different?

  • Greek yogurt is richer in selenium, vitamin B12, and vitamin B2, while frozen yogurt is higher in copper, fiber, magnesium, calcium, and potassium.
  • Frozen yogurt covers your daily need for copper, 21% more than Greek yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt contains 5 times more saturated fat than frozen yogurt. Greek yogurt contains 2.395g of saturated fat, while frozen yogurt contains 0.488g.
  • Frozen yogurt has a higher glycemic index (51) than Greek yogurt (12).

Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener types were used 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.
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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 48% 30% 1.5% 68% 13% 55% 11% 0% 15%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +246.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +263.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +59%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +140.4%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1094.1%
~equal in Zinc ~0.49mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~129mg

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 0% 0.67% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
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% 0.67% 1.6% 0% 10% 42% 3.8% 0% 9.2% 61% 0.75% 9% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +54.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +57.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +53.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +387.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Vitamin A ~2µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~0.2mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
4% 20% 74%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 19.7 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +104.5%
Contains more FatsFats +525%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +395%
Contains more OtherOther +122.2%
~equal in Water ~73.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
48% 43% 9%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
67% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.488 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.03 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +942%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1463.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -79.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Greek yogurt Frozen yogurt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Frozen yogurt DV% diff.
Copper 0.017mg 0.203mg 21%
Selenium 9.7µg 2.8µg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.49µg 11%
Saturated fat 2.395g 0.488g 9%
Protein 9g 4.4g 9%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.18mg 8%
Fiber 0g 2g 8%
Magnesium 11mg 40mg 7%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 7%
Potassium 141mg 339mg 6%
Fats 5g 0.8g 6%
Calcium 100mg 159mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 2.136g 0.205g 5%
Carbs 3.98g 19.7g 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.03g 3%
Cholesterol 13mg 4mg 3%
Choline 15.1mg 3.1mg 2%
Sodium 35mg 81mg 2%
Folate 5µg 12µg 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg 1%
Iron 0mg 0.04mg 1%
Phosphorus 135mg 129mg 1%
Calories 97kcal 104kcal 0%
Net carbs 3.98g 17.7g N/A
Sugar 4g 12.61g N/A
Zinc 0.52mg 0.49mg 0%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.08mg 0%
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg 0%
Manganese 0.009mg 0%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 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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is better in case of low diet
Greek yogurt Frozen yogurt
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Greek yogurt
11%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
27%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.61g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.907g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
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.
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/nutrients
  2. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173464/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.