Yogurt vs. Kiwi

Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Kiwi


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

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

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and kiwi:

  • Kiwi has 71.2 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
  • Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber.
  • Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.
  • Yogurt has 68% less carbohydrates than kiwi.
  • Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, kiwi contains more Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of yogurt and kiwi 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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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Kiwi and yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - kiwi has 61 calories per 100 grams and yogurt has 61 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, yogurt is heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to kiwi per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 23:30:47 and for kiwi, 7:87:7 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Yogurt Kiwi
Protein 23% 7%
Carbohydrates 30% 87%
Fat 47% 7%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Yogurt has 68% less carbohydrates than kiwi - kiwi has 14.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Kiwi is a great source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than yogurt - kiwi has 3g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Yogurt has 48% less sugar than kiwi - kiwi has 9g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.

Protein

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Yogurt has 204% more protein than kiwi - kiwi has 1.1g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.

Fat

saturated fat

Kiwi has 71.2 times less saturated fat than yogurt - kiwi has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.

cholesterol

Kiwi has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and kiwi does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Kiwi is an excellent source of Vitamin C and it has 184 times more Vitamin C than yogurt - kiwi has 92.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.

Vitamin A

Yogurt has 575% more Vitamin A than kiwi - kiwi has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.

Vitamin D

Yogurt and kiwi contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and kiwi does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Kiwi has 23 times more Vitamin E than yogurt - kiwi has 1.5mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.

Vitamin K

Kiwi has 200 times more Vitamin K than yogurt - kiwi has 40.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.

The B Vitamins

Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12, however, kiwi contains more Vitamin B6 and folate. Both yogurt and kiwi contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin and pantothenic acid.

Yogurt Kiwi
Thiamin 0.029 MG 0.027 MG
Riboflavin 0.142 MG 0.025 MG
Niacin 0.075 MG 0.341 MG
Pantothenic acid 0.389 MG 0.183 MG
Vitamin B6 0.032 MG 0.063 MG
Folate 7 UG 25 UG
Vitamin B12 0.37 UG ~

Minerals

calcium

Yogurt is an excellent source of calcium and it has 256% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

iron

Kiwi and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - kiwi has 0.31mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.

potassium

Kiwi is an excellent source of potassium and it has 101% more potassium than yogurt - kiwi has 312mg of potassium per 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.

Antioxidants and Phytonutrients

carotenoids

Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]

For specific types of carotenoids,

Yogurt Kiwi
beta-carotene 5 UG 52 UG
lutein + zeaxanthin ~ 122 UG

Omega-3 and Omega-6

omega 3s

For omega-3 fatty acids, both yogurt and kiwi contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).

Yogurt Kiwi
alpha linoleic acid 0.027 G 0.042 G
Total 0.027 G 0.042 G

omega 6s

Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, kiwi has more linoleic acid than yogurt per 100 grams.

Yogurt Kiwi
linoleic acid 0.065 G 0.246 G
Total 0.065 G 0.246 G



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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: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Kiwi (Kiwifruit, green, raw) .

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FAQ

Does kiwi or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?
Kiwi and yogurt contain similar amounts of calories - kiwi has 61 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.

Does kiwi or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yogurt has 70% fewer carbohydrates than kiwi - kiwi has 14.7g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.

Does kiwi or yogurt contain more calcium?
Yogurt is a rich source of calcium and it has 260% more calcium than kiwi - kiwi has 34mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.

Does kiwi or yogurt contain more potassium?
Kiwi is a rich source of potassium and it has 100% more potassium than yogurt - kiwi has 312mg of potassium in 100 grams and yogurt has 155mg of potassium.