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Yogurt parfait vs. Frozen yogurt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yogurt parfait and frozen yogurt different?

  • Yogurt parfait is richer in vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin B6, folate, and iron, while frozen yogurt is higher in copper, magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus.
  • Frozen yogurt covers your daily need for copper, 17% more than yogurt parfait.
  • Yogurt parfait contains 20 times more vitamin C than frozen yogurt. Yogurt parfait contains 14.3mg of vitamin C, while frozen yogurt contains 0.7mg.

Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola and Yogurt, frozen, flavors not chocolate, nonfat milk, with low-calorie sweetener types were 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 32% 17% 18% 18% 24% 40% 6.4% 0% 21%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 48% 30% 1.5% 68% 13% 55% 11% 0% 15%
Contains more IronIron +1125%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -39.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +39.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +51.4%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +79.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +275.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +38.7%
~equal in Manganese ~mg

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.
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 48% 10% 5% 1.5% 18% 40% 13% 0% 54% 110% 4.3% 38% 6.5%
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 2.3% 0.67% 1.6% 0% 10% 42% 3.8% 0% 9.2% 61% 0.75% 9% 1.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1942.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +1400%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +212.5%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +75%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +257%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +482.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +79.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +466.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +325%
Contains more CholineCholine +283.9%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.18mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 16% 79%
Protein: 3.36 g
Fats: 1.01 g
Carbs: 15.86 g
Water: 78.98 g
Other: 0.79 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 FatsFats +26.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +24.2%
Contains more OtherOther +102.5%
~equal in Water ~73.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
55% 32% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.525 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.307 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.122 g
67% 28% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.488 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.03 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +49.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +306.7%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.488g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait Frozen yogurt DV% diff.
Copper 0.054mg 0.203mg 17%
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.49µg 16%
Vitamin C 14.3mg 0.7mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.04mg 15%
Folate 51µg 12µg 10%
Iron 0.49mg 0.04mg 6%
Phosphorus 93mg 129mg 5%
Magnesium 17mg 40mg 5%
Calcium 105mg 159mg 5%
Zinc 0.89mg 0.49mg 4%
Fiber 1.1g 2g 4%
Potassium 189mg 339mg 4%
Vitamin A 30µg 2µg 3%
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 0.2mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.04mg 3%
Selenium 3.9µg 2.8µg 2%
Choline 11.9mg 3.1mg 2%
Protein 3.36g 4.4g 2%
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0.3µg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.18mg 1%
Calories 84kcal 104kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.08mg 1%
Sodium 49mg 81mg 1%
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU 1%
Carbs 15.86g 19.7g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.03g 1%
Fats 1.01g 0.8g 0%
Net carbs 14.76g 17.7g N/A
Cholesterol 3mg 4mg 0%
Sugar 11.68g 12.61g N/A
Saturated fat 0.525g 0.488g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.307g 0.205g 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yogurt parfait Frozen yogurt
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
27%
Yogurt parfait
11%
Frozen yogurt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
Yogurt parfait
27%
Frozen yogurt

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait contains less Sodium (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.037g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Frozen yogurt
Frozen yogurt is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

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 parfait - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170355/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.