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Egg vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between eggs and yeast

  • Eggs are richer in copper, yet yeast is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, fiber, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 910% higher.

Food types used in this article are Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled 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.
Egg
Egg
3
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 15% 11% 45% 667% 29% 74% 16% 3.4% 168%
Yeast
7
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 +66.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +358.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +289.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +440%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +657.9%
Contains more IronIron +82.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +656.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +270.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -58.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%

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.
Egg
Egg
5
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% 50% 21% 33% 17% 118% 1.2% 84% 28% 139% 0.75% 33% 160%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1485.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +818.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +16551.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +679.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +865.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1139.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +33.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +5218.2%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
2
13% 11% 75%
Protein: 12.58 g
Fats: 10.61 g
Carbs: 1.12 g
Water: 74.62 g
Other: 1.07 g
Yeast
3
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 FatsFats +39.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1368.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +221.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3580.4%
Contains more OtherOther +428%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Egg
Egg
1
37% 47% 16%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.267 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.077 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.414 g
Yeast
2
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8217.6%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -69.4%
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.309g

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Egg Yeast DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 0.066mg 10.99mg 910%
Folate 44µg 2340µg 574%
Vitamin B2 0.513mg 4mg 268%
Vitamin B3 0.064mg 40.2mg 251%
Vitamin B5 1.398mg 13.5mg 242%
Copper 2mg 0.436mg 174%
Cholesterol 373mg 0mg 124%
Fiber 0g 26.9g 108%
Vitamin B6 0.121mg 1.5mg 106%
Phosphorus 172mg 637mg 66%
Zinc 1.05mg 7.94mg 63%
Protein 12.58g 40.44g 56%
Choline 293.8mg 32mg 48%
Vitamin B12 1.11µg 0.07µg 43%
Selenium 30.8µg 7.9µg 42%
Potassium 126mg 955mg 24%
Vitamin A 149µg 0µg 17%
Carbs 1.12g 41.22g 13%
Iron 1.19mg 2.17mg 12%
Manganese 0.026mg 0.312mg 12%
Vitamin D 87IU 0IU 11%
Vitamin D 2.2µg 0µg 11%
Magnesium 10mg 54mg 10%
Saturated fat 3.267g 1.001g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.414g 0.017g 9%
Calories 155kcal 325kcal 9%
Vitamin E 1.03mg 0mg 7%
Fats 10.61g 7.61g 5%
Sodium 124mg 51mg 3%
Calcium 50mg 30mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 4.077g 4.309g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 1.12g 14.32g N/A
Sugar 1.12g 0g N/A
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.153mg 0.54mg 0%
Threonine 0.604mg 1.99mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.686mg 1.89mg 0%
Leucine 1.075mg 2.92mg 0%
Lysine 0.904mg 3.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.392mg 0.59mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.668mg 1.75mg 0%
Valine 0.767mg 2.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.298mg 0.91mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.005g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0.038g 0g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Egg 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
53%
Egg
566%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
103%
Egg
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 373mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.12g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.266g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Egg
Egg is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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.
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. Egg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173424/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.