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Brown sugar vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Brown sugar and Yeast different?

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Brown sugar.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 916% higher.

Sugars, brown and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
2
:
8
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Calcium +176.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Iron +205.6%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +15825%
Contains more Potassium +618%
Contains more Zinc +26366.7%
Contains more Copper +827.7%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%
Contains more Selenium +558.3%
Brown sugar
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +176.7%
Contains less Sodium -45.1%
Contains more Iron +205.6%
Contains more Magnesium +500%
Contains more Phosphorus +15825%
Contains more Potassium +618%
Contains more Zinc +26366.7%
Contains more Copper +827.7%
Contains more Manganese +387.5%
Contains more Selenium +558.3%

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.
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
0
:
9
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3558.5%
Contains more Folate +233900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brown sugar
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% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Yeast
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +36445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +10127.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3558.5%
Contains more Folate +233900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brown sugar
Brown sugar
1
:
4
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Carbs +138%
Contains more Protein +33600%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +279.1%
Contains more Other +1155.6%
Brown sugar
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
Yeast
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
Contains more Carbs +138%
Contains more Protein +33600%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +279.1%
Contains more Other +1155.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 14.32g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 0g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 98.09g 41.22g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 325kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g 0g Yeast
Fiber 0g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 83mg 30mg Brown sugar
Iron 0.71mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 9mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 4mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 133mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 28mg 51mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.047mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.064mg 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 1.2µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 1µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Yeast
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
Saturated Fat 0g 1.001g Brown sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.017g Yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Yeast
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
2%
Brown sugar
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 71)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.