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Yeast vs. Naan — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yeast and Naan

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper, however, Naan has more Manganese.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 901% more.
  • Yeast has 146 times more Folate than Naan. Yeast has 2340µg of Folate, while Naan has 16µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Bread, naan, whole wheat, commercially prepared, refrigerated.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yeast
6
:
4
Naan
Contains more Iron +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.8%
Contains more Potassium +416.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +540.3%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Calcium +96.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +348.7%
Contains more Selenium +44.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 18% 65% 49% 81% 17% 61% 34% 53% 183% 63%
Contains more Iron +25.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.8%
Contains more Potassium +416.2%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +540.3%
Contains more Copper +175.9%
Contains more Calcium +96.7%
Contains more Magnesium +25.9%
Contains more Manganese +348.7%
Contains more Selenium +44.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Yeast
8
:
3
Naan
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1022.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1071.9%
Contains more Folate +14525%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 27% 0% 0% 44% 42% 68% 0% 30% 12% 0% 9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6144.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1022.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1071.9%
Contains more Folate +14525%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +725%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
3
:
2
Naan
Contains more Protein +296.5%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Other +183.9%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Water +587%
40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
10% 7% 46% 35% 2%
Protein: 10.2 g
Fats: 6.7 g
Carbs: 46.21 g
Water: 34.9 g
Other: 1.99 g
Contains more Protein +296.5%
Contains more Fats +13.6%
Contains more Other +183.9%
Contains more Carbs +12.1%
Contains more Water +587%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
:
1
Naan
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7300%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
48% 32% 21%
Saturated Fat: 2.907 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.946 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.258 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -65.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +121.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7300%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Naan
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Naan Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 41.41g Naan
Protein 40.44g 10.2g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 6.7g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 46.21g Naan
Calories 325kcal 286kcal Yeast
Starch 36g Naan
Fructose 0.8g Naan
Sugar 0g 3.4g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 4.8g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 59mg Naan
Iron 2.17mg 1.73mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 68mg Naan
Phosphorus 637mg 188mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 185mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 467mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 1.24mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.158mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 1.4mg Naan
Selenium 7.9µg 11.4µg Naan
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Naan
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Naan
Vitamin E 0mg 1.32mg Naan
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.176mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.18mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 3.58mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.128mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 16µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 3.3µg Naan
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 2.907g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 1.946g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.258g Naan

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Naan
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
612%
Yeast
19%
Naan
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
62%
Naan

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.4g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.906g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Naan
Naan is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Naan - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174077/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.