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Fenugreek vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Fenugreek and Yeast

  • Fenugreek is richer in Iron, Copper, and Manganese, yet Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 889% higher.
  • Fenugreek contains 15 times more Iron than Yeast. Fenugreek contains 33.53mg of Iron, while Yeast contains 2.17mg.

Food types used in this article are Spices, fenugreek seed 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 Calcium +486.7%
Contains more Iron +1445.2%
Contains more Magnesium +253.7%
Contains more Copper +154.6%
Contains more Manganese +293.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Selenium +25.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 53% 1258% 137% 127% 68% 9% 69% 370% 161% 35%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +486.7%
Contains more Iron +1445.2%
Contains more Magnesium +253.7%
Contains more Copper +154.6%
Contains more Manganese +293.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +115.2%
Contains more Potassium +24%
Contains less Sodium -23.9%
Contains more Zinc +217.6%
Contains more Selenium +25.4%

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.
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Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3313%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +992.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +4005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 4% 0% 0% 10% 81% 85% 31% 0% 139% 43% 0% 0%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3313%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +992.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2351.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +150%
Contains more Folate +4005.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +41.6%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Other +66.2%
23% 6% 58% 9% 3%
Protein: 23 g
Fats: 6.41 g
Carbs: 58.35 g
Water: 8.84 g
Other: 3.4 g
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 +41.6%
Contains more Water +74%
Contains more Protein +75.8%
Contains more Fats +18.7%
Contains more Other +66.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%
100%
Saturated Fat: 1.46 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fenugreek Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 33.75g 14.32g Fenugreek
Protein 23g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 6.41g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 58.35g 41.22g Fenugreek
Calories 323kcal 325kcal Yeast
Fiber 24.6g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 176mg 30mg Fenugreek
Iron 33.53mg 2.17mg Fenugreek
Magnesium 191mg 54mg Fenugreek
Phosphorus 296mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 770mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 67mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 2.5mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 1.11mg 0.436mg Fenugreek
Manganese 1.228mg 0.312mg Fenugreek
Selenium 6.3µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin A 60IU 0IU Fenugreek
Vitamin A RAE 3µg 0µg Fenugreek
Vitamin C 3mg 0.3mg Fenugreek
Vitamin B1 0.322mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.366mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 1.64mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.6mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 57µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.391mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.898mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.241mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 1.757mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 1.684mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.338mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.089mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 1.102mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.668mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.46g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g Yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Fenugreek 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
33%
Fenugreek
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
228%
Fenugreek
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.459g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fenugreek
Fenugreek is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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.

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. Fenugreek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171324/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.