United Dairy Farmers produces a wide range of dairy products for sale on the U.S. market. according to The Daily Plate. From cottage cheeses and yogurts, UDF's range of milk-based products runs the gamut from fat-free frozen yogurts to relatively high-fat ice cream varieties. If you are trying to reduce your intake of saturated fat in particular, or calorie intake in general, frozen yogurt may be a good choice in place of ice cream.
Nutritional Profile
United Dairy Farmers's Soft Serve Frozen Yogurt is a fat-free food. There are 120 calories in every 1/2-cup serving of this frozen yogurt, together with 21 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of protein, according to the Daily Plate. The carbohydrates contained in the frozen yogurt are simple rather than complex; complex carbohydrates are believed to be generally better for overall health than simple carbs, according to MedlinePlus.com.
Considerations
The frozen yogurt varieties available from United Dairy Farmers have different nutritional profiles. UDF's Chocolate Frozen Yogurt, for example, is not fat-free but contains 2.5 g of fat in every 1/2-cup serving. However, the protein and carbohydrate content of the chocolate variety is slightly higher than those for the soft serve frozen yogurt, at 5g of protein and 22 g of carbs. Likewise, UDF's Vanilla Frozen Yogurt has a small fat content, with 3 g of fat present in every 1/2-cup serving. The calorie values are the same for all three varieties, however, with each equal serving of soft serve vanilla or chocolate frozen yogurt providing 120 calories.
Benefits
All varieties of UDF frozen yogurt provide a sweet treat without the high fat content associated with traditional dairy ice creams. Substituting frozen yogurt in dishes and desserts where you might have used ice cream will typically save you both calories and saturated fat intake. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, saturated fat is present in most ice-cream products and can play a part in clogging arteries. The Centers for Disease Control recommends substituting a fat-free or low-fat dairy product in place of full-fat ice cream; frozen yogurt is one such substitute.
Considerations
Although low in fat, UDF's frozen yogurt products are relatively high in calories derived from sugar. Refined sugar is generally believed to be bad for your health and can lead to dental problems as well as health issues including diabetes and obesity stemming from high calorie intake. Frozen yogurt should not be used as a major source of protein in your diet, as the relatively low protein content of each serving means you would have to consume a very high number of calories to get a significant amount of protein from this food.
Warning
Every person's health and body function is different. Consult your own doctor for personalized advice before making lifestyle or diet changes. Additionally, individuals sensitive or allergic to dairy products may have problems with consuming any kind of frozen yogurt.
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