Yogurt vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yogurt and Sugar

Sugar contains less Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Selenium, Calcium, and Vitamin B5 than Yogurt.
Yogurt's daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 is 31% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Yogurt, Greek, plain, nonfat and Sugars, granulated.

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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

Sugar

Contains more Calcium +10900%

Contains more Iron +40%

Contains more Magnesium +∞%

Contains more Phosphorus +∞%

Contains more Potassium +6950%

Contains more Zinc +5100%

Contains more Copper +142.9%

Contains more Manganese +125%

Contains more Selenium +1516.7%

Contains less Sodium -97.2%

Yogurt

Sugar

Contains more Calcium +10900%

Contains more Iron +40%

Contains more Magnesium +∞%

Contains more Phosphorus +∞%

Contains more Potassium +6950%

Contains more Zinc +5100%

Contains more Copper +142.9%

Contains more Manganese +125%

Contains more Selenium +1516.7%

Contains less Sodium -97.2%

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

Sugar

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1363.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Yogurt

Sugar

Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B2 +1363.2%

Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%

Contains more Folate +∞%

Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison

Yogurt

Sugar

Contains more Protein +∞%

Contains more Fats +∞%

Contains more Water +425400%

Contains more Other +∞%

Contains more Carbs +2677.2%

Yogurt

Protein: 10.19 g

Fats: 0.39 g

Carbs: 3.6 g

Water: 85.1 g

Other: 0.72 g

Sugar

Protein: 0 g

Fats: 0 g

Carbs: 99.98 g

Water: 0.02 g

Other: 0 g

Contains more Protein +∞%

Contains more Fats +∞%

Contains more Water +425400%

Contains more Other +∞%

Contains more Carbs +2677.2%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison

Yogurt

Sugar

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Yogurt

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 0 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 2.54 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0.7 g

Sugar

Starch: 0 g

Sucrose: 99.8 g

Glucose: 0 g

Fructose: 0 g

Lactose: 0 g

Maltose: 0 g

Galactose: 0 g

Contains more Lactose +∞%

Contains more Galactose +∞%

Contains more Sucrose +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.


Lower in Sugar
Lower in Glycemic Index
Rich in minerals
Rich in vitamins
Lower in Sodium
Lower in Cholesterol
Lower in Saturated Fat
Lower in price

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient			Opinion
Net carbs	3.6g	99.98g
Protein	10.19g	0g
Fats	0.39g	0g
Carbs	3.6g	99.98g
Calories	59kcal	387kcal
Sugar	3.24g	99.8g
Calcium	110mg	1mg
Iron	0.07mg	0.05mg
Magnesium	11mg	0mg
Phosphorus	135mg	0mg
Potassium	141mg	2mg
Sodium	36mg	1mg
Zinc	0.52mg	0.01mg
Copper	0.017mg	0.007mg
Manganese	0.009mg	0.004mg
Selenium	9.7µg	0.6µg
Vitamin A	4IU	0IU
Vitamin A RAE	1µg	0µg
Vitamin E	0.01mg	0mg
Vitamin B1	0.023mg	0mg
Vitamin B2	0.278mg	0.019mg
Vitamin B3	0.208mg	0mg
Vitamin B5	0.331mg	0mg
Vitamin B6	0.063mg	0mg
Folate	7µg	0µg
Vitamin B12	0.75µg	0µg
Cholesterol	5mg	0mg
Trans Fat	0.006g
Saturated Fat	0.117g	0g
Monounsaturated Fat	0.053g	0g
Polyunsaturated fat	0.012g	0g
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid	0.01g
Omega-3 - ALA	0.001g

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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%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

19%

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?

Yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 96.56g)

Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Yogurt is lower in glycemic index (difference - 46)

Which food is richer in minerals?

Yogurt is relatively richer in minerals

Which food is richer in vitamins?

Yogurt is relatively richer in vitamins

Which food contains less Sodium?

Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?

Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.117g)

Which food is cheaper?

Sugar is cheaper (difference - $2.5)

Yogurt vs. Sugar — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Differences between Yogurt and Sugar

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Mineral Comparison

Vitamin Comparison

Macronutrient Comparison

Carbohydrate type comparison

Comparison summary table

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

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