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

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What are the main differences between Yogurt parfait and Greek yogurt?

  • Yogurt parfait is richer in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, Folate, Iron, and Vitamin B12, yet Greek yogurt is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B2, and Phosphorus.
  • Yogurt parfait's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 16% higher.
  • Yogurt parfait contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Yogurt parfait, lowfat, with fruit and granola and Yogurt, Greek, plain, whole milk 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.
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 7.9% 30% 12% 0% 5.7% 14% 58% 4.6% 1.2% 53%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more CopperCopper +217.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +71.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -28.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.7%
~equal in Calcium ~100mg

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% 6.9% 5% 3% 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 0% 0.9% 0.2% 0% 5.8% 64% 3.9% 20% 15% 94% 0% 3.8% 8.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +666.7%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +2400%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +204.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +243.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +269.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +17.3%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +920%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +60.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.9%

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
9% 5% 4% 81%
Protein: 9 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 3.98 g
Water: 81.3 g
Other: 0.72 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +298.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +167.9%
Contains more FatsFats +395%
~equal in Water ~81.3g
~equal in Other ~0.72g

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
48% 43% 9%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.395 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.136 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.469 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +595.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +284.4%

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 Greek yogurt
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yogurt parfait Greek yogurt Opinion
Calories 84kcal 97kcal Greek yogurt
Protein 3.36g 9g Greek yogurt
Fats 1.01g 5g Greek yogurt
Vitamin C 14.3mg 0mg Yogurt parfait
Net carbs 14.76g 3.98g Yogurt parfait
Carbs 15.86g 3.98g Yogurt parfait
Cholesterol 3mg 13mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Yogurt parfait
Magnesium 17mg 11mg Yogurt parfait
Calcium 105mg 100mg Yogurt parfait
Potassium 189mg 141mg Yogurt parfait
Iron 0.49mg 0mg Yogurt parfait
Sugar 11.68g 4g Greek yogurt
Fiber 1.1g 0g Yogurt parfait
Copper 0.054mg 0.017mg Yogurt parfait
Zinc 0.89mg 0.52mg Yogurt parfait
Phosphorus 93mg 135mg Greek yogurt
Sodium 49mg 35mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin A 115IU 15IU Yogurt parfait
Vitamin A 30µg 2µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0.01mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Yogurt parfait
Manganese 0.009mg Greek yogurt
Selenium 3.9µg 9.7µg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B1 0.07mg 0.023mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B2 0.173mg 0.278mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B3 0.714mg 0.208mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B5 0.331mg Greek yogurt
Vitamin B6 0.233mg 0.063mg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin B12 0.88µg 0.75µg Yogurt parfait
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Yogurt parfait
Folate 51µg 5µg Yogurt parfait
Choline 11.9mg 15.1mg Greek yogurt
Saturated Fat 0.525g 2.395g Yogurt parfait
Monounsaturated Fat 0.307g 2.136g Greek yogurt
Polyunsaturated fat 0.122g 0.469g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.004g Greek yogurt
Omega-3 - ALA 0.023g Greek yogurt
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.209g Greek yogurt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is lower in glycemic index (difference - 12)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yogurt parfait
Yogurt parfait is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Greek yogurt
Greek yogurt contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
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. Greek yogurt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171304/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.