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Baker's yeast vs. Chorizo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between baker's yeast and chorizo

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, and fiber; however, chorizo is higher in vitamin B12.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 196% more than chorizo.
  • Baker's yeast has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Chorizo, pork and beef.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 5.7% 53% 122% 49% 272% 144% 3.9% 26% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 2.4% 35% 60% 27% 93% 64% 161% 5.2% 115%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +137.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +51%
Contains more IronIron +104.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +192.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +124%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +160.5%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 4.4% 23% 158% 69% 96% 67% 122% 250% 4% 1.5% 53%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +198.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +276.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +139.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +337.5%
Contains more FolateFolate +39150%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +202.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
24% 38% 2% 32% 4%
Protein: 24.1 g
Fats: 38.27 g
Carbs: 1.86 g
Water: 31.85 g
Other: 3.92 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +873.1%
Contains more WaterWater +116.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +186.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1914.2%
Contains more OtherOther +50.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
40% 51% 10%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 14.38 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.46 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1657.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +86400%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baker's yeast Chorizo
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Chorizo DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 2µg 196%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.63mg 104%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2µg 83%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 1.12mg 76%
Saturated fat 0.243g 14.38g 64%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.3mg 64%
Zinc 9.97mg 3.41mg 60%
Fats 1.9g 38.27g 56%
Sodium 30mg 1235mg 52%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 5.131mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 18.4g 43%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Protein 8.4g 24.1g 31%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Phosphorus 336mg 150mg 27%
Selenium 8.1µg 21.1µg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.46g 23%
Iron 3.25mg 1.59mg 21%
Calories 105kcal 455kcal 18%
Choline 32mg 96.7mg 12%
Vitamin D 0IU 61IU 8%
Vitamin D 0µg 1.5µg 8%
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg 8%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.53mg 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.04mg 7%
Potassium 601mg 398mg 6%
Carbs 18.1g 1.86g 5%
Magnesium 40mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.6µg 1%
Calcium 19mg 8mg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.22mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 1.86g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.278mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 1.473mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 2.206mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 1.708mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 2.414mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.47mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.149mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.914mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.721mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Chorizo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
151%
Baker's yeast
65%
Chorizo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
58%
Chorizo

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Chorizo
Chorizo is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 1205mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 14.137g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Chorizo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173859/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.