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Ham vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Ham and Yeast different?

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Fiber, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc than Ham.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 853% higher.
  • Ham contains 24 times more Sodium than Yeast. While Ham contains 1203mg of Sodium, Yeast contains only 51mg.

Pork, cured, ham, boneless, extra lean (approximately 5% fat), roasted and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Ham
1
:
9
Yeast
Contains more Selenium +146.8%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +46.6%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +232.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Copper +451.9%
Contains more Manganese +477.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 56% 10% 85% 26% 157% 79% 27% 8% 107%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Selenium +146.8%
Contains more Calcium +275%
Contains more Iron +46.6%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +225%
Contains more Potassium +232.8%
Contains less Sodium -95.8%
Contains more Zinc +175.7%
Contains more Copper +451.9%
Contains more Manganese +477.8%

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.
Ham
3
:
8
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1880.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +899.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +77900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 24% 0% 189% 47% 76% 25% 93% 3% 82% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +828.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1357.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1880.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +899.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3249.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +275%
Contains more Folate +77900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
1
:
4
Yeast
Contains more Water +1232.1%
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Carbs +2648%
Contains more Other +29.3%
21% 6% 68% 4%
Protein: 20.93 g
Fats: 5.53 g
Carbs: 1.5 g
Water: 67.67 g
Other: 4.37 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 Water +1232.1%
Contains more Protein +93.2%
Contains more Fats +37.6%
Contains more Carbs +2648%
Contains more Other +29.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Ham
1
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2
Yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3076.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.5%
36% 53% 11%
Saturated Fat: 1.81 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.62 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.54 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3076.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -44.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +64.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ham Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 1.5g 14.32g Yeast
Protein 20.93g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 5.53g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 1.5g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 145kcal 325kcal Yeast
Fiber 0g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 8mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 1.48mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 14mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 196mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 287mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 1203mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 2.88mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.079mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.054mg 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 19.5µg 7.9µg Ham
Vitamin E 0.25mg 0mg Ham
Vitamin D 32IU 0IU Ham
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Ham
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.754mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.202mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 4.023mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.403mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.4mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 3µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.65µg 0.07µg Ham
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.251mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.931mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.918mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 1.661mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 1.775mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.553mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.904mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.908mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.75mg 0.91mg Yeast
Cholesterol 53mg 0mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.81g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.62g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.54g 0.017g Ham

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Ham 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
45%
Ham
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Ham
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 1152mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 53mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.809g)
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 is cheaper?
Ham
Ham is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Ham - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167871/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.