Vanilla Yogurt vs. Yogurt
Nutrition comparison of Vanilla Yogurt and Yogurt
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
vanilla yogurt
versus
yogurt
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in vanilla yogurt and yogurt:
- Both yogurt and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium.
- Vanilla yogurt is a great source of potassium.
- Yogurt has 66% less carbohydrates than vanilla yogurt.
- Yogurt has 66% less sugar than vanilla yogurt.
- Yogurt has more pantothenic acid.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) and Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Yogurt has 39% less calories than vanilla yogurt - yogurt has 61 calories per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 100 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, vanilla yogurt is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to yogurt per calorie. Vanilla yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 19:53:28 and for yogurt, 23:30:47 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Vanilla Yogurt | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 19% | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 53% | 30% |
| Fat | 28% | 47% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Yogurt has 66% less carbohydrates than vanilla yogurt - yogurt has 4.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in yogurt and vanilla yogurt are both made of 100% sugar.
sugar
Yogurt has 66% less sugar than vanilla yogurt - yogurt has 4.7g of sugar per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of protein - yogurt has 3.5g of protein per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 4.8g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of saturated fat - yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 2g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of cholesterol - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 10mg of cholesterol.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.8mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 28ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more pantothenic acid. Both vanilla yogurt and yogurt contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Vanilla Yogurt | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.041 MG | 0.029 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.197 MG | 0.142 MG |
| Niacin | 0.105 MG | 0.075 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 0.389 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.044 MG | 0.032 MG |
| Folate | 11 UG | 7 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.52 UG | 0.37 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both yogurt and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla yogurt has 39% more calcium than yogurt - yogurt has 121mg of calcium per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 168mg of calcium.
iron
Yogurt and vanilla yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - yogurt has 0.05mg of iron per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 0.07mg of iron.
potassium
Vanilla yogurt is a great source of potassium and it has 39% more potassium than yogurt - yogurt has 155mg of potassium per 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 215mg 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, both vanilla yogurt and yogurt contain small amounts of beta-carotene.
| Vanilla Yogurt | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 6 UG | 5 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, both vanilla yogurt and yogurt contain significant amounts of alpha linoleic acid (ALA).
| Vanilla Yogurt | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.038 G | 0.027 G |
| Total | 0.038 G | 0.027 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both vanilla yogurt and yogurt contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Vanilla Yogurt | Yogurt | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.068 G | 0.065 G |
| Total | 0.068 G | 0.065 G |
Customize your serving size
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: Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) and Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) .
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5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
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5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
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5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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5% | chromium | 5% |
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5% | manganese | 5% |
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5% | molybdenum | 5% |
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5% | phosphorus | 5% |
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5% | selenium | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does yogurt or vanilla yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Yogurt has 40% less calories than vanilla yogurt - yogurt has 61 calories in 100g and vanilla yogurt has 100 calories.
Does yogurt or vanilla yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, yogurt has 70% fewer carbohydrates than vanilla yogurt - yogurt has 4.7g of carbs for 100g and vanilla yogurt has 13.5g of carbohydrates. the carbs in yogurt and vanilla yogurt are both made of 100% sugar.
Does yogurt or vanilla yogurt contain more calcium?
Both yogurt and vanilla yogurt are high in calcium. Vanilla yogurt has 40% more calcium than yogurt - yogurt has 121mg of calcium in 100 grams and vanilla yogurt has 168mg of calcium.