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

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The main differences between Greek yogurt and Ice cream sundae cone

  • Greek yogurt has more Vitamin B12, and Selenium, however, Ice cream sundae cone has more Vitamin A, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B1.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Greek yogurt is 17% higher.
  • Ice cream sundae cone has 4 times less Selenium than Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt has 9.7µg of Selenium, while Ice cream sundae cone has 2.3µg.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Ice cream sundae cone.

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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 14% 18% 18% 14% 27% 15% 55% 15% 11% 13%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -69.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +321.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +81.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +44.7%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +382.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +866.7%
~equal in Zinc ~0.56mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~128mg

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% 25% 2.2% 3% 23% 49% 21% 21% 12% 44% 1.3% 14% 6.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +30.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +26%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +114.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +2633.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1000%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +291.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +434.1%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +280%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.356mg

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
3% 14% 29% 53%
Protein: 3 g
Fats: 14 g
Carbs: 28.89 g
Water: 53.31 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +200%
Contains more WaterWater +52.5%
Contains more FatsFats +180%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +625.9%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%

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
52% 34% 14%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.717 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.775 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.747 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +20.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +59.3%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Ice cream sundae cone Opinion
Calories 97kcal 254kcal Ice cream sundae cone
Protein 9g 3g Greek yogurt
Fats 5g 14g Ice cream sundae cone
Net carbs 3.98g 27.89g Ice cream sundae cone
Carbs 3.98g 28.89g Ice cream sundae cone
Cholesterol 13mg 15mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Ice cream sundae cone
Magnesium 11mg 20mg Ice cream sundae cone
Calcium 100mg 60mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 141mg 204mg Ice cream sundae cone
Iron 0mg 0.36mg Ice cream sundae cone
Sugar 4g 21.26g Greek yogurt
Fiber 0g 1g Ice cream sundae cone
Copper 0.017mg 0.082mg Ice cream sundae cone
Zinc 0.52mg 0.56mg Ice cream sundae cone
Phosphorus 135mg 128mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 35mg 115mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 410IU Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin A 2µg 117µg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.11mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Ice cream sundae cone
Manganese 0.009mg 0.087mg Ice cream sundae cone
Selenium 9.7µg 2.3µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.09mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.213mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.111mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.356mg Ice cream sundae cone
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.05mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.35µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg Ice cream sundae cone
Folate 5µg 19µg Ice cream sundae cone
Choline 15.1mg 11.9mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 2.717g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 1.775g Greek yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.747g Ice cream sundae cone
Tryptophan 0.01mg Ice cream sundae cone
Threonine 0.022mg Ice cream sundae cone
Isoleucine 0.031mg Ice cream sundae cone
Leucine 0.058mg Ice cream sundae cone
Lysine 0.016mg Ice cream sundae cone
Methionine 0.015mg Ice cream sundae cone
Phenylalanine 0.041mg Ice cream sundae cone
Valine 0.035mg Ice cream sundae cone
Histidine 0.018mg Ice cream sundae cone
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g 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 sundae cone
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
17%
Ice cream sundae cone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
20%
Ice cream sundae cone

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Ice cream sundae cone
Ice cream sundae cone is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 17.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 80mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.322g)
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 sundae cone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171306/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.