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Brussels sprouts vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brussels sprouts and yeast

  • Brussels sprouts have more vitamin K and vitamin C; however, yeast is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Yeast covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 904% more than Brussels sprouts.
  • Brussels sprouts have 443 times more vitamin K than yeast. While Brussels sprouts have 177µg of vitamin K, yeast has only 0.4µg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Brussels sprouts, raw and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.

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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 16% 13% 34% 53% 23% 11% 30% 3.3% 44% 8.7%
Yeast
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +40%
Contains less SodiumSodium -51%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +145.5%
Contains more IronIron +55%
Contains more CopperCopper +522.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +1790.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +823.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +393.8%
~equal in Manganese ~0.312mg

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 283% 13% 18% 0% 35% 21% 14% 19% 51% 0% 443% 46% 10%
Yeast
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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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +28233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +44150%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +7806.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5296%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +4268.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +584.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3736.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +67.5%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 9% 86%
Protein: 3.38 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 8.95 g
Water: 86 g
Other: 1.37 g
Yeast
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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 WaterWater +1592.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +1096.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2436.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +360.6%
Contains more OtherOther +312.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
100%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.062 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.023 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 153 g
Yeast
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19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +899900%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +18634.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brussels sprouts 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 Brussels sprouts Yeast DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 153g 0.017g 1020%
Vitamin B1 0.139mg 10.99mg 904%
Folate 61µg 2340µg 570%
Vitamin B2 0.09mg 4mg 301%
Vitamin B5 0.309mg 13.5mg 264%
Vitamin B3 0.745mg 40.2mg 247%
Vitamin K 177µg 0.4µg 147%
Vitamin B6 0.219mg 1.5mg 99%
Vitamin C 85mg 0.3mg 94%
Fiber 3.8g 26.9g 92%
Phosphorus 69mg 637mg 81%
Protein 3.38g 40.44g 74%
Zinc 0.42mg 7.94mg 68%
Copper 0.07mg 0.436mg 41%
Potassium 389mg 955mg 17%
Calories 43kcal 325kcal 14%
Fats 0.3g 7.61g 11%
Selenium 1.6µg 7.9µg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 0.023g 4.309g 11%
Carbs 8.95g 41.22g 11%
Iron 1.4mg 2.17mg 10%
Magnesium 23mg 54mg 7%
Vitamin E 0.88mg 0mg 6%
Vitamin A 38µg 0µg 4%
Saturated fat 0.062g 1.001g 4%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg 3%
Choline 19.1mg 32mg 2%
Manganese 0.337mg 0.312mg 1%
Calcium 42mg 30mg 1%
Fructose 0.93g 1%
Sodium 25mg 51mg 1%
Net carbs 5.15g 14.32g N/A
Sugar 2.2g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.037mg 0.54mg 0%
Threonine 0.12mg 1.99mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 1.89mg 0%
Leucine 0.152mg 2.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.154mg 3.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.032mg 0.59mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.098mg 1.75mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 2.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.076mg 0.91mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Brussels sprouts Yeast
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
73%
Brussels sprouts
566%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Brussels sprouts
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.2g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
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?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.939g)
Which food is cheaper?
Brussels sprouts
Brussels sprouts is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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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. Brussels sprouts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170383/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.