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Feta vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Feta and Yeast

  • Feta is richer in Vitamin B12, and Calcium, yet Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 903% higher.
  • Feta contains 24 times more Vitamin B12 than Yeast. Feta contains 1.69µg of Vitamin B12, while Yeast contains 0.07µg.
  • Yeast contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cheese, feta 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.
Feta
Feta
2
:
8
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Calcium +1543.3%
Contains more Selenium +89.9%
Contains more Iron +233.8%
Contains more Magnesium +184.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +89%
Contains more Potassium +1440.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Copper +1262.5%
Contains more Manganese +1014.3%
Feta
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 148% 25% 14% 145% 6% 120% 79% 11% 4% 82%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +1543.3%
Contains more Selenium +89.9%
Contains more Iron +233.8%
Contains more Magnesium +184.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +89%
Contains more Potassium +1440.3%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Copper +1262.5%
Contains more Manganese +1014.3%

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.
Feta
Feta
5
:
7
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2314.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3956.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +7212.5%
Feta
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 4% 12% 0% 39% 195% 19% 59% 98% 24% 212% 5%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2314.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +373.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3956.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1296.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +253.8%
Contains more Folate +7212.5%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
2
:
3
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Fats +179.6%
Contains more Water +987%
Contains more Protein +184.6%
Contains more Carbs +907.8%
Equal in Other - 5.65
Feta
14% 21% 4% 55% 5%
Protein: 14.21 g
Fats: 21.28 g
Carbs: 4.09 g
Water: 55.22 g
Other: 5.2 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 Fats +179.6%
Contains more Water +987%
Contains more Protein +184.6%
Contains more Carbs +907.8%
Equal in Other - 5.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Feta
Feta
2
:
1
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3376.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.309
Feta
74% 23% 3%
Saturated Fat: 14.946 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.623 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.591 g
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3376.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.3%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.309

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Feta Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 4.09g 14.32g Yeast
Protein 14.21g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 21.28g 7.61g Feta
Carbs 4.09g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 264kcal 325kcal Yeast
Sugar 4.09g 0g Yeast
Fiber 0g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 493mg 30mg Feta
Iron 0.65mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 19mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 337mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 62mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 917mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 2.88mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.032mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.028mg 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 15µg 7.9µg Feta
Vitamin A 422IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin A RAE 125µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin E 0.18mg 0mg Feta
Vitamin D 16IU 0IU Feta
Vitamin D 0.4µg 0µg Feta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.844mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 0.991mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.967mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.424mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 32µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 1.69µg 0.07µg Feta
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0.4µg Feta
Tryptophan 0.2mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.637mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.803mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 1.395mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 1.219mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.368mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.675mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 1.065mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.397mg 0.91mg Yeast
Cholesterol 89mg 0mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 14.946g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.623g 4.309g Feta
Polyunsaturated fat 0.591g 0.017g Feta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Feta 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
57%
Feta
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Feta
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.09g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 866mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 13.945g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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. Feta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173420/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.