Yogurt is the result of fermenting milk with a particular type of bacteria known as Lactobacillus delbrueckii. Frozen yogurt also contains added sugar and milk, giving it a higher sugar and fat content than regular yogurt. Frozen yogurt is a common substitute for ice cream, especially for people who are lactose intolerant.
Serving Information
NutritionData provides nutritional information on a typical type of frozen yogurt. The yogurt is soft-serve and has a vanilla flavor with no other ingredients. The serving size of the frozen yogurt is ½ cup and weighs 72g, or approximately 2.5 oz.
Calories
A serving of frozen yogurt has about 117 calories, which is approximately 6 percent of the daily value (DV) for total calories, assuming a diet of 2,000 calories per day. Fat accounts for 36 calories, carbohydrates contribute 70 and protein provides the remaining 11.
Fat
A serving of frozen yogurt contains 4g of fat, which is 6 percent of the DV for total fat. Saturated fat contributes 2.5g of this total, or 12 percent of the DV for saturated fat. Unsaturated fat accounts for the remaining 1.5g of fat. Frozen yogurt also has 1.4mg of cholesterol, which is less than 1 percent of the DV for cholesterol.
Carbohydrates and Protein
A serving of frozen yogurt contains 17.4g of carbohydrates, or 6 percent of the DV for total carbohydrates. Simple sugar makes up 17.3g of this total. Frozen yogurt doesn't contain any dietary fiber, but has 2.9g of protein, or about 6 percent of the DV for protein.
Vitamins and Minerals
Each serving of frozen yogurt provides 10 percent of the DV for calcium, 9 percent of the DV for riboflavin, 9 percent of the DV for phosphorus and 4 percent of the DV for potassium. Additional nutrients in frozen yogurt include 3 percent of the DV for magnesium, selenium, sodium and vitamins A, B6 and B12.
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