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Meatball vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Meatball and Yeast?

  • Meatball is higher in Vitamin B12, yet Yeast is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 838% more.
  • Meatball has 21 times more Vitamin B12 than Yeast. While Meatball has 1.5µg of Vitamin B12, Yeast has only 0.07µg.

We used Meatballs, meatless and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry types 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.
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Yeast
Contains more Copper +61.9%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +430.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +341.1%
Contains more Selenium +887.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 81% 13% 148% 16% 72% 50% 236% 0% 5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Copper +61.9%
Contains more Calcium +20%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +85.2%
Contains more Potassium +430.6%
Contains less Sodium -90.7%
Contains more Zinc +341.1%
Contains more Selenium +887.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.17

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1071.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1777.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Folate +2900%
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% 35% 0% 0% 235% 50% 47% 30% 47% 59% 188% 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 B12 +2042.9%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1071.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1777.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1508%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +650%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yeast
Contains more Fats +18.3%
Contains more Water +1041.7%
Contains more Protein +92.6%
Contains more Carbs +415.3%
Contains more Other +41.3%
21% 9% 8% 58% 4%
Protein: 21 g
Fats: 9 g
Carbs: 8 g
Water: 58 g
Other: 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 Fats +18.3%
Contains more Water +1041.7%
Contains more Protein +92.6%
Contains more Carbs +415.3%
Contains more Other +41.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27347.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.9%
17% 26% 56%
Saturated Fat: 1.425 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.188 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.666 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27347.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +96.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Meatball Yeast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Meatball Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 3.4g 14.32g Yeast
Protein 21g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 9g 7.61g Meatball
Carbs 8g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 197kcal 325kcal Yeast
Sugar 1.25g 0g Yeast
Fiber 4.6g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 25mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 2.16mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 18mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 344mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 180mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 550mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 1.8mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.706mg 0.436mg Meatball
Manganese 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 0.8µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin E 1.73mg 0mg Meatball
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.938mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.213mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 2.5mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.5mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.2mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 78µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 1.5µg 0.07µg Meatball
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.425g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 2.188g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 4.666g 0.017g Meatball

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Meatball Yeast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Meatball
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Meatball
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.424g)
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?
Meatball
Meatball is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Meatball - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169067/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.