Calories in a Yogurt Parfait

Yogurt parfait is a creamy layered dessert, usually made with cream, yogurt, fruit and sometimes granola.

Calories

There are 260 calories in one cup of yogurt parfait, which is one serving. This accounts for 13 percent of the recommended daily intake of calories, according to Fat Secret. An average healthy adult should aim to consume 2,000 to 2,500 calories per day, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Nutrients

Eighty percent of the calories in one serving of yogurt parfait come from carbohydrates, 9 percent from fat and 1 percent from protein. The calories coming from carbohydrates make up 17 percent of the recommended daily intake, as outlined by Fat Secret.

Carbohydrates

Most of the calories in yogurt parfait come from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are good for the body because they are its main source of energy. However, eating too many carbohydrates can increase the blood sugar level, which can can cause health problems, according to the National Diabetes Education Program. Therefore, the consumption of yogurt parfait should be kept to a minimum.

References

• Food and Drug Administration: Daily Calorie Intake
• National Diabetes Education Program: Why Eat Healthy Foods?