Calories in Frozen Yogurt

Frozen yogurt is not a craze per se, but a lot of people believe it to be a healthier dessert than ice-cream. While this is not completely untrue, there are still a lot of calories in frozen yogurt that may not prove helpful when you are on a weight loss regime. However, the fat-free unflavored versions are definitely helpful for those of you who have a sweet tooth but still need to adhere to a program for weight loss. Now a lot of brands may claim the frozen yogurt to be fat-free, which is why you need to watch out for the sugar content in it before you choose to consume it. A lot of times fat-free frozen yogurt is served with chocolate sprinkles and a lot of other toppings, that makes it 'not so fat-free' then. You are likely to consume fewer calories when you eat frozen yogurt on its own, without any extras.

There are 25-30 calories in one ounce of frozen yogurt, which means a whole serving is going to add up to a lot of calories. While these calories are not completely unhealthy, and choosing frozen yogurt vs. ice cream is definitely a healthier choice, when consumed in larger amounts they definitely will become unhealthy. Here, we will take a look at the frozen yogurt calorie count in different types and servings of the dessert.

Calorie Content

Given below are the calories in regular, low-fat, and non-fat frozen yogurt. The serving size of each has been mentioned along with the calories per serving.

Frozen Yogurt	Serving Size	Calories
Frozen Yogurt, Regular	1 small scoop	74
	1 medium scoop	110
	1 large scoop	147
	1 cup	221
Frozen Yogurt, Low-Fat	1 small scoop	72
	1 medium scoop	107
	1 large scoop	142
	1 cup	214
Frozen Yogurt, Non-Fat	1 small scoop	55
	1 medium scoop	82
	1 large scoop	142
	1 cup	164
Frozen Yogurt Cones	1 medium cone	99
	1 large cone	227

From the table above it can be seen that low-fat frozen yogurt has hardly any less calories than its regular counterpart. However, the non-fat version is definitely lower in calories and is therefore a better choice in comparison to the other versions. Now, even when frozen yogurt is consumed in a waffle cone, the cone adds additional calories to your dessert, so eventually there is no purpose of consuming a fat-free serving of frozen yogurt.

Frozen yogurt is a rich source of carbohydrates but has a lesser amount of fat content when compared to ice cream. This is why it is considered healthier than its fattening and relatively nutrition-free counterpart. Calcium is aplenty in this dessert, but if you are looking for a real source of calcium, then regular yogurt is your best bet. Frozen yogurt is a great choice for those who are lactose intolerant. Further, the fat-free version is safe for those who are diabetic.

Finally, frozen yogurt can be consumed as a dessert once in a while, as is the case with all other desserts. As mentioned earlier, the calories in frozen yogurt are lesser than those in ice cream, but they are still present nonetheless. If you are looking for nutrition, it is ideal to consume plain, regular yogurt. To make a dessert of it, why not add some berries and make it a healthy, nutritious, guilt-free dessert? This is not to say that frozen yogurt is not helpful at all. It is definitely a healthier dessert than all the other sinful ones that are available around.