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Greek yogurt vs. Ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Greek yogurt and ice cream different?

  • Greek yogurt is richer in vitamin B12 and selenium, while ice cream is higher in vitamin A.
  • Ice cream covers your daily need for saturated fat, 22% more than Greek yogurt.
  • Greek yogurt contains 5 times more selenium than ice cream. Greek yogurt contains 9.7µg of selenium, while ice cream contains 1.8µg.
  • Greek yogurt is lower in saturated fat.
  • Ice cream has a higher glycemic index (62) than Greek yogurt (12).

Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Ice creams, vanilla 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 10% 38% 18% 3.4% 7.7% 19% 45% 10% 1% 9.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +28.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +438.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +28%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +41.1%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +32.7%

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% 39% 6% 3% 10% 55% 2.2% 35% 11% 49% 0.75% 3.8% 14%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +15.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +79.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +31.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +92.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +5800%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +78.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +75.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.2%
~equal in Folate ~5µg

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% 11% 24% 61%
Protein: 3.5 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 23.6 g
Water: 61 g
Other: 0.9 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +157.1%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%
Contains more FatsFats +120%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +493%
Contains more OtherOther +25%

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
66% 29% 4%
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 -64.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~0.452g

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 Ice cream
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Ice cream DV% diff.
Saturated fat 2.395g 6.79g 20%
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.39µg 15%
Selenium 9.7µg 1.8µg 14%
Vitamin A 2µg 118µg 13%
Protein 9g 3.5g 11%
Cholesterol 13mg 44mg 10%
Fats 5g 11g 9%
Carbs 3.98g 23.6g 7%
Calories 97kcal 207kcal 6%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.581mg 5%
Phosphorus 135mg 105mg 4%
Fiber 0g 0.7g 3%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.24mg 3%
Calcium 100mg 128mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.041mg 2%
Zinc 0.52mg 0.69mg 2%
Choline 15.1mg 26mg 2%
Sodium 35mg 80mg 2%
Potassium 141mg 199mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.3mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 2.136g 2.969g 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU 1%
Copper 0.017mg 0.023mg 1%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.048mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.6mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.116mg 1%
Magnesium 11mg 14mg 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg 1%
Iron 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Net carbs 3.98g 22.9g N/A
Sugar 4g 21.22g N/A
Manganese 0.009mg 0.008mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg 0%
Folate 5µg 5µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.452g 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
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 Ice cream
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Greek yogurt
18%
Ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
16%
Ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream
Ice cream is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 31mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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. Ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167575/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.