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.
Detailed nutritional comparison of vanilla yogurt and yogurt 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: Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) and Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


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Calories and Carbs

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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 much heavier in carbs, lighter in fat and similar to yogurt for protein. Vanilla yogurt has a macronutrient ratio of 19:53:28 and for yogurt, 22:30:48 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Vanilla Yogurt Yogurt
Protein 19% 22%
Carbohydrates 53% 30%
Fat 28% 48%
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 weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).

You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Vanilla Yogurt or Yogurt .

Note: The specific food items compared are: Vanilla Yogurt (Yogurt, vanilla, whole milk) and Yogurt (Yogurt, plain, whole milk) .

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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.