Nutrition Facts Frozen Yogurt Vs Ice Cream Healthy Eating. Frozen yogurt is not always healthier than ice cream. In recent years, frozen yogurt has become a popular alternative to ice cream due to its reputation for being healthier. Bqz-Jcfg' alt='Cottage Cheese Vs Yogurt' title='Cottage Cheese Vs Yogurt' />However, several factors need to be considered before deciding which frozen treat is best for you. Depending on the type of frozen yogurt and toppings you choose, ice cream may actually be the healthier choice. Definition. Ice cream and frozen yogurt are both frozen treats made from dairy, but there is a significant difference that sets them apart. Can You Freeze Sweet Potatoes After They Have Been Boiled MashedNeed help in the kitchen eHow offers quick and easy recipe ideas and cooking techniques for everyday meals as well as holidays and other celebrations. Cottage Cheese Vs Yogurt' title='Cottage Cheese Vs Yogurt' />In order for a frozen treat to be legally labeled as ice cream, it must contain at least 1. This requirement is usually met through the addition of cream, and premium ice cream can contain as much as 1. Frozen yogurt is not made with cream and does not have a fat requirement. Instead it is made with cultured milk such as yogurt though probiotics do not survive the freezing temperatures. Nutritional Value. Since the difference in the ingredients of ice cream and frozen yogurt is cream, the main nutritional difference is the fat content. One cup of regular vanilla ice cream contains 2. One cup of regular vanilla frozen yogurt contains 2. Considerations. If youre watching your fat and calorie intake, you may opt for the frozen yogurt. However, the lower fat and calorie content may vary depending on your portion size and what you put into it. Frozen yogurt is commonly offered with many sugar and fat laden additions such as syrups, marshmallows and candy pieces. These will not only increase the fat content but also the sugar and calories. Tips for Healthy Choices. If you choose to eat frozen yogurt, remember to still moderate your portion size and choose the healthier toppings. Choose toppings such as fresh fruit, granola and nuts to get the antioxidants, protein and fiber. These toppings will also likely be lower in calories, fat and sugar than other toppings. If you prefer ice cream, try decreasing your fat intake elsewhere in your diet to make up for the higher fat content. Another alternative is to choose reduced fat ice cream. About the Author. Khadejah Makkieh is a registered dietitian with a passion for writing, teaching and cooking. She earned a Master of Science in nutrition from Texas Womans University and is currently working as a college instructor. Makkiehs writing has also been featured in the FASEB science journal. Photo Creditsice cream with chocolate and sweety fruits with jam image by AGphotographer from Fotolia. Uses for Whey The Prairie Homestead. Remember the nursery rhyme about little Miss Muffet eating her curds and whey Back before I began my real food journey, I didnt even know what whey was I never would have dreamed I would as familiar with it as I am now Whey is the cloudy, yellowish liquid that is leftover after milk is curdled. Its packed full of protein, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. There are two kinds of whey that you will encounter in your home dairying adventures 1. Gluten Free Lunch. Acid Whey the whey resulting from cheese in which an acid like vinegar or lemon juice has been added to aid in the curdling process. Some types of mozzarella, lemon cheese, or farmers cheese. Sweet Whey the whey resulting from cheese that is cultured or curdled with rennet instead of additional acid. Yogurt whey fits in this category, as does soft cheese whey and traditional mozzarella. If youve ever made cheese, no doubt youve been amazed and maybe even overwhelmed by how much whey is leftover after the process. It takes a lot of milk to make a little cheese But, before you pour it down the drain, WAIT There are SO many uses for whey, itll make your head spinPlease note real whey is not the same as the powdered whey sold in health food stores. They are not interchangeable. Ive compiled a list of ideas that to help you to use up this nourishing byproduct. I prefer using sweet whey in most of these cases. Be careful when adding the acid whey to things like smoothies, etc, as it might really change the taste of thingsSome of these uses for whey require the whey to be heated, so if you are interested in keeping all the qualities and enzymes of the raw whey, just skip those. Substitute whey in any baking recipe that calls for water or even milk. I love making fresh breads and rolls with my leftover whey. Also try it in cornbread, pancakes, waffles, muffins, homemade biscuits, homemade tortillas, and more Use whey to lacto ferment vegetables, condiments, sauerkraut, chutneys, jams, etc. This is an area that I have yet to really explore, but its on my list This is an incredibly healthful form of preservation that increases the nutritional value of so many things. Check out the book Nourishing Traditions  for more info on this topic. It is important to use raw whey when you lacto ferment not acid whey or cooked whey. Use whey to soak grains, Nourishing Traditionsstyle. Depending on your recipe, several tablespoons or more can be added to your grain and legume preparations to make them more digestible. Freeze it for later. If you anticipate a milk less time of year perhaps when your animals are dried up, you can easily freeze whey for future use. Try putting it in ice cube trays or small cups to make the proper portion sizes. Then pop out the frozen cubes and store in a baggie. Use whey to cook pastas, potatoes, oatmeal, or rice. Boiling the whey will cause it to lose its raw properties. However, if you feel like you are drowning in whey, this is a wonderful way to use it up and add extra flavor to the foods. Add whey to soups and stews. Perhaps it could take the place of some of your homemade stock or broth Add whey to homemade fruit smoothies or milkshakes. The sky is the limit when it comes to all the flavor combos you can make. Use whey as a hair product. Now, I personally have not yet tried this, so proceed with caution But I have seen several sources recommend it as a shampoo substitute, hair rinse, or even as hair gelNot sure if Ill be trying this, but let me know if YOU do Feed it to the dogs. Our dogs love it when I pour a little whey on their dry food and make it into a cereal. Its quite the treat. Make whey lemonade. Ive seen several delicious sounding recipes for lemonade type drinks using whey. Its on my list of things to try this summer Use whey to water your plants. Dilute it with a good amount of water straight whey will burn your plants I learned this the hard way and pour on your veggies or flowers avoid using acid whey here. Think how much your container garden would love that Feed extra whey to the farm critters. Our chickens love it and so did our pigs. Make ricotta. Ricotta cheese is traditionally made from whey. And its so incredibly easy However, this will require the whey to be heated to 2. Here is my homemade ricotta recipe. I like to make ricotta when I have gallons of extra whey, and then I freeze it for making lasagna later. Pour it in your compost bin. I have yet to do this, but it would be better than dumping it down the drain. Make a whey marinade. Add your favorite spices and seasonings garlic, salt, pepper, maybe some rosemaryYum to the whey and allow it to marinate your steaks, chicken, fish, or pork chops. The enzymes in the whey help to break down the meat and add flavor. Use whey to stretch your mozzarella. If youve ever made mozzarella before, you know that you must stretch the curds at the end of the process. Some recipes say to use the microwave no thanks, while others use a pot of hot, salted water. I always use hot whey to stretch my curdsI think it adds more flavor, plus its just sitting there anyway. Heres my traditional mozzarella recipe. And heres where I buy all of my cheesemaking cultures and supplies. Bonus 1. 7. Use leftover sweet whey to make this incredibly awesome vintage Lemon Whey Pie recipe. Bonus 1. 8. Make Gjetosta sweet cheese made from reduced whey.