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Yogurt vs. Goat — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yogurt and Goat

  • Yogurt is richer in Calcium, yet Goat is richer in Iron, Zinc, Copper, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B1, and Potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for Iron from Goat is 35% higher.
  • Yogurt contains 8 times more Calcium than Goat. Yogurt contains 110mg of Calcium, while Goat contains 13mg.
  • Yogurt contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Goat, raw.

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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.
Yogurt
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.9% 33% 12% 2.6% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.7% 1.2% 53%
Goat
6
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 3.9% 34% 106% 85% 109% 77% 11% 5% 48%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +746.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -56.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +173%
Contains more IronIron +3942.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +1405.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +669.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +322.2%
~equal in Selenium ~8.8µg

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
6
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% 0.24% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 5.3% 8.2%
Goat
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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% 0% 0% 28% 113% 70% 0% 0% 141% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +40%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +378.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +76.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1702.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +50.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
2
10% 4% 85%
Protein: 10.19 g
Fats: 0.39 g
Carbs: 3.6 g
Water: 85.1 g
Other: 0.72 g
Goat
3
21% 2% 76%
Protein: 20.6 g
Fats: 2.31 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 75.84 g
Other: 1.25 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +12.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +102.2%
Contains more FatsFats +492.3%
Contains more OtherOther +73.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yogurt
1
64% 29% 7%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.117 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.053 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.012 g
Goat
2
37% 54% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.71 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.03 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.17 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1843.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1316.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yogurt Goat
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt Goat Opinion
Calories 59kcal 109kcal Goat
Protein 10.19g 20.6g Goat
Fats 0.39g 2.31g Goat
Net carbs 3.6g 0g Yogurt
Carbs 3.6g 0g Yogurt
Cholesterol 5mg 57mg Yogurt
Magnesium 11mg Yogurt
Calcium 110mg 13mg Yogurt
Potassium 141mg 385mg Goat
Iron 0.07mg 2.83mg Goat
Sugar 3.24g Goat
Copper 0.017mg 0.256mg Goat
Zinc 0.52mg 4mg Goat
Phosphorus 135mg 180mg Goat
Sodium 36mg 82mg Yogurt
Vitamin A 4IU 0IU Yogurt
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Yogurt
Vitamin E 0.01mg Yogurt
Manganese 0.009mg 0.038mg Goat
Selenium 9.7µg 8.8µg Yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.023mg 0.11mg Goat
Vitamin B2 0.278mg 0.49mg Goat
Vitamin B3 0.208mg 3.75mg Goat
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.063mg Yogurt
Vitamin B12 0.75µg 1.13µg Goat
Folate 7µg 5µg Yogurt
Trans Fat 0.006g Goat
Choline 15.1mg Yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.117g 0.71g Yogurt
Monounsaturated Fat 0.053g 1.03g Goat
Polyunsaturated fat 0.012g 0.17g Goat
Tryptophan 0.306mg Goat
Threonine 0.981mg Goat
Isoleucine 1.042mg Goat
Leucine 1.716mg Goat
Lysine 1.532mg Goat
Methionine 0.552mg Goat
Phenylalanine 0.715mg Goat
Valine 1.103mg Goat
Histidine 0.429mg Goat
Omega-3 - ALA 0.001g Yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.01g Yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt Goat
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
17%
Yogurt
27%
Goat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt
48%
Goat

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 52mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt
Yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt
Yogurt is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.593g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt
Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Goat
Goat is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.24g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Goat
Goat is lower in glycemic index (difference - 19)
Which food is cheaper?
Goat
Goat is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Goat
Goat is relatively richer in minerals

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. Goat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175303/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.