The truth is that frozen yogurt has a sprawling market and gaining more and more funs compared with for many years classic sweet summer which of course is the refreshing ice cream. If you sit on a main street and notice how it is the consumers who buy ice cream and how many they are buying frozen yogurt will see that frozen yogurt is what consumed by most of whatever age you do a poll and ask them what they consider to be the healthier we will take in response: “frozen yogurt of course.” Let’s see what is the opinion of nutritionists and what finally prevails.
The frozen yogurt is undoubtedly healthier than ice cream made from milk and low fat yogurt and no added cream which means that the fat content reaches a maximum 2%, so the ratio is the ideal choice for those watching their diet. Apart from low in fat, sodium and calories in this dessert snack contains enough nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin D, proteins of high biological value and probiotic cultures that promote good bowel function. Also it can be tolerated by those intolerant to lactose because the enzymes it contains. The classic flavor frozen yogurt delivers 115-125 kcal per 100g. when eaten alone without toppings. Let us examine in more detail the caloric difference between ice cream and frozen yogurt and additional caloric burden of toppings.
- Classic flavor frozen yogurt: 115-125 kcal
- Vanilla ice cream: 180 kcal
- Chocolate ice cream: 234 kcal
- Ice cream parfait: 220 kcal
- Fruit ice cream: 130 kcal
- Granita: 75 kcal
- Light ice cream 0%: 125 kcal
- 1 tbsp Honey: 64 kcal
- 3 tbsp cereals: 60 kcal
- 2 tbsp Nuts: 70 kcal
- 3 tbsp fresh fruit: 25 kcal
- 2 tbsp Dried fruits: 30 kcal
- 5 pieces of wafer: 100 kcal
- 1 tbsp chocolate syrup: 50 kcal
- 2 tbsp biscuit crumb: 60-90 kcal (depending on the type of)
- 20g. melted chocolate: 120 kcal
- 1 tbsp sweet: 60 kcal
- 1 tbsp toffee: 60 kcal
- 30g. MUESLI: 110 kcal
Lovers of frozen yogurt VS ice cream lovers ticked 1-0!
Attention to the winners! You win but that does not mean that you can overdo your choices and consumption frequency.
ENJOY RESPONSIBLY!
