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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 for 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% 0.67% 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 0% 39% 2.2% 1.5% 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 +5750%
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 DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.35µg 17%
Fats 5g 14g 14%
Selenium 9.7µg 2.3µg 13%
Vitamin A 2µg 117µg 13%
Protein 9g 3g 12%
Calories 97kcal 254kcal 8%
Carbs 3.98g 28.89g 8%
Copper 0.017mg 0.082mg 7%
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 1.111mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.09mg 6%
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.213mg 5%
Iron 0mg 0.36mg 5%
Folate 5µg 19µg 4%
Fiber 0g 1g 4%
Calcium 100mg 60mg 4%
Sodium 35mg 115mg 3%
Manganese 0.009mg 0.087mg 3%
Magnesium 11mg 20mg 2%
Potassium 141mg 204mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.747g 2%
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.05mg 1%
Saturated fat 2.395g 2.717g 1%
Choline 15.1mg 11.9mg 1%
Monounsaturated fat 2.136g 1.775g 1%
Cholesterol 13mg 15mg 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.11mg 1%
Phosphorus 135mg 128mg 1%
Net carbs 3.98g 27.89g N/A
Sugar 4g 21.26g N/A
Zinc 0.52mg 0.56mg 0%
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.356mg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.022mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.031mg 0%
Leucine 0.058mg 0%
Lysine 0.016mg 0%
Methionine 0.015mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.041mg 0%
Valine 0.035mg 0%
Histidine 0.018mg 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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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
18%
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.