Cod vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between cod and yeast
- Cod has more vitamin B5 and selenium; however, yeast is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus.
- Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 2790% more than yeast.
- Yeast has 4 times less selenium than cod. Cod has 33.1µg of selenium, while yeast has 7.9µg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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.
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +319% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +87.5% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +131.2% |
Contains more IronIron | +471.1% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +1457.1% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +1664.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +213.8% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +1980% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +233.3% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1033.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +1200% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +103.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +14360.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +6053.8% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1848.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +512.2% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +300% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +33328.6% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more WaterWater | +1498.8% |
Contains more ProteinProtein | +127.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1035.8% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more OtherOther | +1783.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -86.9% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1258.8% |
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4484% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sodium |
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Lower in Glycemic Index |
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Rich in minerals |
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
Rich in vitamins | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Vitamin B5 | 153mg | 13.5mg | 2790% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.076mg | 10.99mg | 910% |
Folate | 7µg | 2340µg | 583% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.065mg | 4mg | 303% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.063mg | 40.2mg | 238% |
Fiber | 0g | 26.9g | 108% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.245mg | 1.5mg | 97% |
Zinc | 0.45mg | 7.94mg | 68% |
Phosphorus | 203mg | 637mg | 62% |
Selenium | 33.1µg | 7.9µg | 46% |
Copper | 0.028mg | 0.436mg | 45% |
Protein | 17.81g | 40.44g | 45% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.91µg | 0.07µg | 35% |
Iron | 0.38mg | 2.17mg | 22% |
Potassium | 413mg | 955mg | 16% |
Cholesterol | 43mg | 0mg | 14% |
Carbs | 0g | 41.22g | 14% |
Manganese | 0.015mg | 0.312mg | 13% |
Calories | 82kcal | 325kcal | 12% |
Monounsaturated fat | 0.094g | 4.309g | 11% |
Fats | 0.67g | 7.61g | 11% |
Choline | 65.2mg | 32mg | 6% |
Vitamin D | 36IU | 0IU | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0.9µg | 0µg | 5% |
Magnesium | 32mg | 54mg | 5% |
Saturated fat | 0.131g | 1.001g | 4% |
Vitamin E | 0.64mg | 0mg | 4% |
Calcium | 16mg | 30mg | 1% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 0.3mg | 1% |
Vitamin A | 12µg | 0µg | 1% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.231g | 0.017g | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 14.32g | N/A |
Sodium | 54mg | 51mg | 0% |
Vitamin K | 0.1µg | 0.4µg | 0% |
Tryptophan | 0.199mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.781mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.821mg | 1.89mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.447mg | 2.92mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.635mg | 3.28mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.527mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.695mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
Valine | 0.917mg | 2.31mg | 0% |
Histidine | 0.524mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.064g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.12g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.01g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?


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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
731%

566%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%

94%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?

Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?

Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?

Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
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.