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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 of 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.

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% 0.9% 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% 1% 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 AVitamin A +13.3%
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 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 Opinion
Calories 97kcal 104kcal Frozen yogurt
Protein 9g 4.4g Greek yogurt
Fats 5g 0.8g Greek yogurt
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Frozen yogurt
Net carbs 3.98g 17.7g Frozen yogurt
Carbs 3.98g 19.7g Frozen yogurt
Cholesterol 13mg 4mg Frozen yogurt
Magnesium 11mg 40mg Frozen yogurt
Calcium 100mg 159mg Frozen yogurt
Potassium 141mg 339mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Sugar 4g 12.61g Greek yogurt
Fiber 0g 2g Frozen yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.203mg Frozen yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.49mg Greek yogurt
Phosphorus 135mg 129mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 35mg 81mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 17IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A 2µg 2µg
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.08mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg Greek yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg 2.8µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.18mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.2mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.04mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.49µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Frozen yogurt
Folate 5µg 12µg Frozen yogurt
Choline 15.1mg 3.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 0.488g Frozen yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 0.205g Greek yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.03g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g 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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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.