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

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What are the differences between Greek yogurt and Whipped cream?

  • Greek yogurt is higher in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Selenium, and Phosphorus, yet Whipped cream is higher in Vitamin A RAE, and Monounsaturated Fat.
  • Whipped cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 57% more.
  • Greek yogurt has 7 times more Selenium than Whipped cream. While Greek yogurt has 9.7µg of Selenium, Whipped cream has only 1.4µg.
  • The amount of Sugar in Greek yogurt is lower.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk and Cream, whipped, cream topping, pressurized types 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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
5
:
4
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Selenium +592.9%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
Equal in Calcium - 101
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 147
Greek yogurt
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 0% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Whipped cream
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 31% 2% 8% 39% 13% 2% 11% 4% 1% 8%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.7%
Contains more Zinc +40.5%
Contains more Copper +70%
Contains more Manganese +800%
Contains more Selenium +592.9%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains less Sodium -77.1%
Equal in Calcium - 101
Equal in Magnesium - 11
Equal in Potassium - 147

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.
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
6
:
5
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +6300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.305
Greek yogurt
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 0% 6% 65% 4% 20% 15% 4% 94% 0%
Whipped cream
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 42% 13% 12% 0% 10% 15% 2% 19% 10% 3% 37% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +327.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +197.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +53.7%
Contains more Folate +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +4466.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +6300%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +60.9%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B5 - 0.305

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
2
:
3
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains more Protein +181.3%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Carbs +213.8%
Equal in Other - 0.76
Greek yogurt
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Whipped cream
3% 22% 12% 61%
Protein: 3.2 g
Fats: 22.22 g
Carbs: 12.49 g
Water: 61.33 g
Other: 0.76 g
Contains more Protein +181.3%
Contains more Water +32.6%
Contains more Fats +344.4%
Contains more Carbs +213.8%
Equal in Other - 0.76

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt
1
:
2
Whipped cream
Whipped cream
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%
Greek yogurt
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.469 g
Whipped cream
66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: 13.831 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.418 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.825 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +200.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +75.9%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Greek yogurt Whipped cream Opinion
Net carbs 3.98g 12.49g Whipped cream
Protein 9g 3.2g Greek yogurt
Fats 5g 22.22g Whipped cream
Carbs 3.98g 12.49g Whipped cream
Calories 97kcal 257kcal Whipped cream
Sugar 4g 8g Greek yogurt
Calcium 100mg 101mg Whipped cream
Iron 0mg 0.05mg Whipped cream
Magnesium 11mg 11mg
Phosphorus 135mg 89mg Greek yogurt
Potassium 141mg 147mg Whipped cream
Sodium 35mg 8mg Whipped cream
Zinc 0.52mg 0.37mg Greek yogurt
Copper 0.017mg 0.01mg Greek yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg 0.001mg Greek yogurt
Selenium 9.7µg 1.4µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 15IU 685IU Whipped cream
Vitamin A RAE 2µg 188µg Whipped cream
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.64mg Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Whipped cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Whipped cream
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.037mg Whipped cream
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.065mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.07mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.305mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.041mg Greek yogurt
Folate 5µg 3µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.29µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 1.9µg Whipped cream
Tryptophan 0.045mg Whipped cream
Threonine 0.144mg Whipped cream
Isoleucine 0.194mg Whipped cream
Leucine 0.313mg Whipped cream
Lysine 0.254mg Whipped cream
Methionine 0.08mg Whipped cream
Phenylalanine 0.154mg Whipped cream
Valine 0.214mg Whipped cream
Histidine 0.087mg Whipped cream
Cholesterol 13mg 76mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 2.395g 13.831g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g Greek yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 2.136g 6.418g Whipped cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.469g 0.825g Whipped cream
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt

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Greek yogurt Whipped cream
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
14%
Whipped cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Greek yogurt
11%
Whipped cream

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Whipped cream
Whipped cream contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 4g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 63mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.436g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is cheaper (difference - $2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
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. Whipped cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170860/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.