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

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Differences between Greek yogurt and Ice cream sandwich

  • Greek yogurt has more Vitamin B12, Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus, while Ice cream sandwich has more Copper, Manganese, Vitamin A, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B1, and Folate.
  • Greek yogurt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 29% higher.
  • Ice cream sandwich contains 3 times less Selenium than Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt contains 9.7µg of Selenium, while Ice cream sandwich contains 3.1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Ice cream sandwich.

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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 21% 26% 10% 9.8% 85% 16% 31% 17% 50% 17%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +16.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +22.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +87.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +212.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +163.6%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +1394.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +15.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +4133.3%

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 0% 17% 8% 0% 28% 34% 29% 13% 6.5% 6.3% 3.3% 26% 4.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +90.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +58.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +125%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more CholineCholine +88.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1806.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +3900%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +382.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +652.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +580%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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% 9% 37% 49%
Protein: 4.29 g
Fats: 8.57 g
Carbs: 37.14 g
Water: 48.9 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +109.8%
Contains more WaterWater +66.3%
Contains more FatsFats +71.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +833.2%
Contains more OtherOther +52.8%

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
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.317 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.661 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.272 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +24.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +384.4%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~2.317g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Ice cream sandwich Opinion
Calories 97kcal 237kcal Ice cream sandwich
Protein 9g 4.29g Greek yogurt
Fats 5g 8.57g Ice cream sandwich
Net carbs 3.98g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Carbs 3.98g 37.14g Ice cream sandwich
Cholesterol 13mg 21mg Greek yogurt
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Ice cream sandwich
Calcium 100mg 86mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 141mg 115mg Greek yogurt
Iron 0mg 0.26mg Ice cream sandwich
Sugar 4g 18.57g Greek yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.254mg Ice cream sandwich
Zinc 0.52mg 0.6mg Ice cream sandwich
Phosphorus 135mg 72mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 35mg 129mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 286IU Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin A 2µg 86µg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.4mg Ice cream sandwich
Manganese 0.009mg 0.381mg Ice cream sandwich
Selenium 9.7µg 3.1µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.111mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.146mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.566mg Ice cream sandwich
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.209mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.028mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.05µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 1.3µg Ice cream sandwich
Folate 5µg 34µg Ice cream sandwich
Choline 15.1mg 8mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 2.317g Ice cream sandwich
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 2.661g Ice cream sandwich
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 2.272g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.002g Ice cream sandwich
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0.001g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

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Greek yogurt Ice cream sandwich
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
13%
Ice cream sandwich
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
28%
Ice cream sandwich

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Ice cream sandwich
Ice cream sandwich is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.078g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 8mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 14.57g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 94mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Ice cream sandwich - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172226/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.