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Whey vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Whey and Frozen yogurt different?

  • Frozen yogurt has more Copper, Phosphorus, Calcium, Vitamin B12, Fiber, Magnesium, and Potassium than Whey.
  • Daily need coverage for Copper from Frozen yogurt is 22% higher.
  • Whey contains 5 times more Choline than Frozen yogurt. While Whey contains 16mg of Choline, Frozen yogurt contains only 3.1mg.
  • Whey has less Sugar.

Whey, sweet, fluid and Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +238.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.4%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains more Zinc +276.9%
Contains more Copper +4975%
Contains more Selenium +47.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 3% 6% 20% 15% 8% 4% 2% 1% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 2% 29% 56% 30% 11% 14% 68% 0% 16%
Contains more Iron +50%
Contains less Sodium -33.3%
Contains more Calcium +238.3%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +180.4%
Contains more Potassium +110.6%
Contains more Zinc +276.9%
Contains more Copper +4975%
Contains more Selenium +47.4%

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.
Whey
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Contains more Choline +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 1% 9% 37% 2% 23% 8% 1% 35% 9% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 2% 2% 0% 3% 10% 42% 4% 0% 10% 9% 62% 2% 1%
Contains more Choline +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +41.7%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +13.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +29%
Contains more Folate +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Protein +417.6%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +283.3%
Contains more Other +201.9%
5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
4% 20% 74%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 0.8 g
Carbs: 19.7 g
Water: 73.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Water +26.7%
Contains more Protein +417.6%
Contains more Fats +122.2%
Contains more Carbs +283.3%
Contains more Other +201.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 0.23 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.011 g
67% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 0.488 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.03 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -52.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +105%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +172.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Whey Frozen yogurt
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Whey Frozen yogurt Opinion
Net carbs 5.14g 17.7g Frozen yogurt
Protein 0.85g 4.4g Frozen yogurt
Fats 0.36g 0.8g Frozen yogurt
Carbs 5.14g 19.7g Frozen yogurt
Calories 27kcal 104kcal Frozen yogurt
Sugar 5.14g 12.61g Whey
Fiber 0g 2g Frozen yogurt
Calcium 47mg 159mg Frozen yogurt
Iron 0.06mg 0.04mg Whey
Magnesium 8mg 40mg Frozen yogurt
Phosphorus 46mg 129mg Frozen yogurt
Potassium 161mg 339mg Frozen yogurt
Sodium 54mg 81mg Whey
Zinc 0.13mg 0.49mg Frozen yogurt
Copper 0.004mg 0.203mg Frozen yogurt
Manganese 0.001mg Whey
Selenium 1.9µg 2.8µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A 12IU 17IU Frozen yogurt
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 2µg Whey
Vitamin E 0mg 0.08mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.7mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.036mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B2 0.158mg 0.18mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.074mg 0.2mg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B5 0.383mg Whey
Vitamin B6 0.031mg 0.04mg Frozen yogurt
Folate 1µg 12µg Frozen yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.28µg 0.49µg Frozen yogurt
Choline 16mg 3.1mg Whey
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Frozen yogurt
Tryptophan 0.013mg Whey
Threonine 0.054mg Whey
Isoleucine 0.047mg Whey
Leucine 0.078mg Whey
Lysine 0.068mg Whey
Methionine 0.016mg Whey
Phenylalanine 0.027mg Whey
Valine 0.046mg Whey
Histidine 0.016mg Whey
Cholesterol 2mg 4mg Whey
Saturated Fat 0.23g 0.488g Whey
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 0.205g Frozen yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.011g 0.03g Frozen yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Whey Frozen yogurt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
9%
Whey
11%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
8%
Whey
27%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Whey
Whey is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Whey
Whey contains less Sodium (difference - 27mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Whey
Whey is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.258g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Whey
Whey is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is cheaper?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is cheaper (difference - $3.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/nutrients
  2. Frozen yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173464/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.