Yogurt vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Yogurt and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
yogurt
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in yogurt and pickles:
- Both pickles and yogurt are high in calcium.
- Pickle has 25.5 times less saturated fat than yogurt.
- Pickle has 4 times less calories than yogurt.
- Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Pickle has 4 times less calories than yogurt - pickle has 12 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 pickles per calorie. Yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 22:30:48 and for pickles, 14:66:20 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 22% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 30% | 66% |
| Fat | 48% | 20% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both pickles and yogurt are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of total carbs per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in pickles are made of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
dietary fiber
Pickle has more dietary fiber than yogurt - pickle has 1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and yogurt does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Pickles and yogurt contain similar amounts of sugar - pickle has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and yogurt has 4.7g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Yogurt has 594% more protein than pickle - pickle has 0.5g of protein per 100 grams and yogurt has 3.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Pickle has 25.5 times less saturated fat than yogurt - pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat per 100 grams and yogurt has 2.1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Pickle has less cholesterol than yogurt - yogurt has 13mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Pickles and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.5mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Yogurt has 350% more Vitamin A than pickle - pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and yogurt has 27ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin D
Yogurt and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - yogurt has 2iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Pickles and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.06mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Pickles and yogurt contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.2ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Yogurt has more riboflavin and Vitamin B12. Both yogurt and pickles contain significant amounts of thiamin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
| Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.029 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.142 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.075 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.389 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.032 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 7 UG | 8 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.37 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Both pickles and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 112% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium per 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.
iron
Pickles and yogurt contain similar amounts of iron - pickle has 0.26mg of iron per 100 grams and yogurt has 0.05mg of iron.
potassium
Pickles and yogurt contain similar amounts of potassium - pickle has 117mg 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 | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 5 UG | 53 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | ~ | 28 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, pickle has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than yogurt per 100 grams.
| Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.027 G | 0.07 G |
| Total | 0.027 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both yogurt and pickles contain significant amounts of linoleic acid.
| Yogurt | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.065 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 0.065 G | 0.052 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.
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does pickles or yogurt contain more calories in 100 grams?Pickle has 4 times less calories than yogurt - pickle has 12 calories in 100g and yogurt has 61 calories.
Does pickles or yogurt have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both pickles and yogurt are low in carbohydrates - pickle has 2.4g of carbs for 100g and yogurt has 4.7g of carbohydrates. the carbs in pickles are made of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber, whereas the carbs in yogurt comprise of 100% sugar.
Does pickles or yogurt contain more calcium?
Both pickles and yogurt are high in calcium. Yogurt has 110% more calcium than pickle - pickle has 57mg of calcium in 100 grams and yogurt has 121mg of calcium.