Greek Yogurt vs. Almond Extract

Nutrition comparison of Greek Yogurt and Almond Extract

Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of greek yogurt versus almond extract (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in greek yogurt and almond extract:

  • Greek yogurt has 73% less carbohydrates than almond extract.
  • Greek yogurt has 75% less sugar than almond extract.
  • Greek yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than almond extract.
  • Greek yogurt has signficantly more potassium than almond extract.
  • Greek yogurt is a great source of protein.
  • Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of greek yogurt and almond extract is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Almond Extract (Almond or vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.

Calories and Carbs

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Greek yogurt and almond extract contain similar amounts of calories - greek yogurt has 73 calories per 100 grams and almond extract has 56 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, greek yogurt is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to almond extract per calorie. Greek yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 55:22:24 and for almond extract, 0:100:0 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Greek Yogurt Almond Extract
Protein 55% ~
Carbohydrates 22% 100%
Fat 24% ~
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Greek yogurt has 73% less carbohydrates than almond extract - greek yogurt has 3.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and almond extract has 14.4g of carbohydrates.

The carbs in greek yogurt and almond extract are both made of 100% sugar.

sugar

Greek yogurt has 75% less sugar than almond extract - greek yogurt has 3.6g of sugar per 100 grams and almond extract has 14.4g of sugar.

Protein

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Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 330 times more protein than almond extract - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and almond extract has 0.03g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Almond extract has less saturated fat than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 1.2g of saturated fat per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.

trans fat

Both greek yogurt and almond extract are low in trans fat - greek yogurt has 0.06g of trans fat per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.

cholesterol

Almond extract has less cholesterol than greek yogurt - greek yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Greek yogurt has more Vitamin C than almond extract - greek yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Greek yogurt has signficantly more Vitamin A than almond extract - greek yogurt has 90ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Greek yogurt and almond extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Greek yogurt and almond extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - greek yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Greek yogurt has more thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12. Both greek yogurt and almond extract contain significant amounts of niacin.

Greek Yogurt Almond Extract
Thiamin 0.044 MG 0.003 MG
Riboflavin 0.233 MG 0.029 MG
Niacin 0.197 MG 0.129 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.47 MG 0.011 MG
Vitamin B6 0.055 MG 0.008 MG
Folate 12 UG ~
Vitamin B12 0.52 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Greek yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than almond extract - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium per 100 grams and almond extract has 3mg of calcium.

iron

Greek yogurt and almond extract contain similar amounts of iron - greek yogurt has 0.04mg of iron per 100 grams and almond extract has 0.05mg of iron.

potassium

Greek yogurt has signficantly more potassium than almond extract - greek yogurt has 141mg of potassium per 100 grams and almond extract does not contain significant amounts.



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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Greek Yogurt (Yogurt, Greek, plain, lowfat) and Almond Extract (Almond or vanilla extract, imitation, no alcohol) .

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FAQ

Does greek yogurt or almond extract contain more calories in 100 grams?
Greek yogurt and almond extract contain similar amounts of calories - greek yogurt has 73 calories in 100g and almond extract has 56 calories.

Is greek yogurt or almond extract better for protein?
Greek yogurt is a great source of protein and it has 330 times more protein than almond extract - greek yogurt has 10g of protein per 100 grams and almond extract has 0.03g of protein.

Does greek yogurt or almond extract have more carbohydrates?
By weight, greek yogurt has 70% fewer carbohydrates than almond extract - greek yogurt has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and almond extract has 14.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in greek yogurt and almond extract are both made of 100% sugar.

Does greek yogurt or almond extract contain more calcium?
Greek yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 37 times more calcium than almond extract - greek yogurt has 115mg of calcium in 100 grams and almond extract has 3mg of calcium.