Yogurt is the result of fermenting milk with specific bacteria under controlled conditions. It's one of the few dairy products suitable for people with lactose intolerance. Frozen yogurt contains additional sugar and is a type of low fat dessert. Colombo Yogurt is a yogurt company founded in 1929 and purchased by General Mills in 1993.
Serving Information
Colombo frozen yogurt is available in a variety of flavors. This nutritional information comes from MyFitnessPal.com and applies specifically to Colombo Vanilla Nonfat Frozen Yogurt. The serving size is 8 oz.
Calories
Colombo frozen yogurt provides 160 calories per serving or 8 percent of the daily value for calories. This daily value assumes a diet of 2,000 calories per day. Carbohydrates provide 128 calories and protein accounts for the remaining 32 calories.
Carbohydrates
A serving of Colombo frozen yogurt contains 32 g of total carbohydrates or about 11 percent of the daily value for total carbohydrates. Simple sugar contributes 26 g and complex carbohydrates account for the remaining 6 g of the carbohydrate total. Colombo frozen yogurt contains no dietary fiber.
Protein and Fat
Colombo frozen yogurt contains 8 g of protein, which is 16 percent of the daily value for protein. The fermentation process does not change the proteins originally in the milk. Colombo frozen yogurt contains no fats or cholesterol of any type.
Vitamins and Minerals
Colombo frozen yogurt does not contain any vitamin A or vitamin C. It also does not provide any iron, potassium or sodium.
Lactose
The primary sugar in milk is lactose, which some people have difficulty digesting. The bacteria that ferment milk into yogurt consume most of the lactose in the milk and produce lactic acid as a waste product. This makes yogurt suitable for people with moderate lactose intolerance and gives yogurt its distinctive sour taste.
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