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Yogurt vs. Chocolate ice cream — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yogurt and Chocolate ice cream?

  • Yogurt is richer in Vitamin B12, Selenium, and Vitamin B2, yet Chocolate ice cream is richer in Copper, Vitamin A RAE, Iron, and Manganese.
  • Chocolate ice cream's daily need coverage for Saturated Fat is 33% higher.
  • Yogurt has 4 times more Selenium than Chocolate ice cream. Yogurt has 9.7µg of Selenium, while Chocolate ice cream has 2.5µg.
  • Yogurt contains less Cholesterol.

We used Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Ice creams, chocolate types in this comparison.

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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 Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Selenium +288%
Contains more Iron +1228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +694.1%
Contains more Manganese +1455.6%
Equal in Calcium - 109
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 3% 8% 58% 13% 5% 15% 6% 2% 53%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Contains more Phosphorus +26.2%
Contains less Sodium -52.6%
Contains more Selenium +288%
Contains more Iron +1228.6%
Contains more Magnesium +163.6%
Contains more Potassium +76.6%
Contains more Zinc +11.5%
Contains more Copper +694.1%
Contains more Manganese +1455.6%
Equal in Calcium - 109

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.
Yogurt
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Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +10300%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.226
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% 6% 94% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +43.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +14.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +158.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +10300%
Contains more Vitamin E +2900%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +82.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +67.4%
Contains more Folate +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B3 - 0.226

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +168.2%
Contains more Water +52.8%
Contains more Fats +2720.5%
Contains more Carbs +683.3%
Contains more Other +80.6%
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +168.2%
Contains more Water +52.8%
Contains more Fats +2720.5%
Contains more Carbs +683.3%
Contains more Other +80.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5956.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3316.7%
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.012 g
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5956.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3316.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt Chocolate ice cream
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 Yogurt Chocolate ice cream Opinion
Net carbs 3.6g 27g Chocolate ice cream
Protein 10.19g 3.8g Yogurt
Fats 0.39g 11g Chocolate ice cream
Carbs 3.6g 28.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calories 59kcal 216kcal Chocolate ice cream
Sugar 3.24g 25.36g Yogurt
Fiber 0g 1.2g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 110mg 109mg Yogurt
Iron 0.07mg 0.93mg Chocolate ice cream
Magnesium 11mg 29mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 135mg 107mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 249mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 36mg 76mg Yogurt
Zinc 0.52mg 0.58mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.017mg 0.135mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.009mg 0.14mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 9.7µg 2.5µg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 416IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 1µg 118µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0.3mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin C 0mg 0.7mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.194mg Yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 0.226mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B5 0.331mg 0.554mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.055mg Yogurt
Folate 7µg 16µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 0.29µg Yogurt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Chocolate ice cream
Cholesterol 5mg 34mg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 0.117g 6.8g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 3.21g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.41g Chocolate ice cream
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Chocolate ice 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%
Yogurt
16%
Chocolate ice cream
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
26%
Chocolate ice cream

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 22.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.683g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is cheaper (difference - $2.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream 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. Yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170894/nutrients
  2. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/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.