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Brazil nut vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brazil nut and Yeast

  • Brazil nut has more Selenium, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Yeast is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Brazil nut covers your daily need of Selenium 3471% more than Yeast.
  • Brazil nut has 7 times more Magnesium than Yeast. While Brazil nut has 376mg of Magnesium, Yeast has only 54mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Nuts, brazilnuts, dried, unblanched 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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
8
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2
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +596.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +299.8%
Contains more Manganese +292%
Contains more Selenium +24165.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +95.6%
Brazil nut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 48% 92% 269% 311% 59% 1% 111% 581% 160% 10457%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +433.3%
Contains more Iron +12%
Contains more Magnesium +596.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +13.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Copper +299.8%
Contains more Manganese +292%
Contains more Selenium +24165.8%
Contains more Potassium +44.9%
Contains more Zinc +95.6%

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.
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
2
:
8
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1681.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7237%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1385.1%
Contains more Folate +10536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Brazil nut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 114% 0% 3% 155% 9% 6% 12% 24% 17% 0% 0%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1681.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +11328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13527.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7237%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1385.1%
Contains more Folate +10536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
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4
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Fats +781.7%
Contains more Protein +182.4%
Contains more Carbs +251.1%
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Other +65.2%
Brazil nut
14% 67% 12% 3% 3%
Protein: 14.32 g
Fats: 67.1 g
Carbs: 11.74 g
Water: 3.42 g
Other: 3.42 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 +781.7%
Contains more Protein +182.4%
Contains more Carbs +251.1%
Contains more Water +48.5%
Contains more Other +65.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Brazil nut
Brazil nut
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1
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +454.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143423.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%
Brazil nut
25% 37% 38%
Saturated Fat: 16.134 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 23.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 24.399 g
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +454.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +143423.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brazil nut Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 4.24g 14.32g Yeast
Protein 14.32g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 67.1g 7.61g Brazil nut
Carbs 11.74g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 659kcal 325kcal Brazil nut
Starch 0.25g Brazil nut
Sugar 2.33g 0g Yeast
Fiber 7.5g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 160mg 30mg Brazil nut
Iron 2.43mg 2.17mg Brazil nut
Magnesium 376mg 54mg Brazil nut
Phosphorus 725mg 637mg Brazil nut
Potassium 659mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 3mg 51mg Brazil nut
Zinc 4.06mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 1.743mg 0.436mg Brazil nut
Manganese 1.223mg 0.312mg Brazil nut
Selenium 1917µg 7.9µg Brazil nut
Vitamin E 5.65mg 0mg Brazil nut
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0.3mg Brazil nut
Vitamin B1 0.617mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.035mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 0.295mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.184mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.101mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 22µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.135mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.365mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.518mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 1.19mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.49mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 1.124mg 0.59mg Brazil nut
Phenylalanine 0.639mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.76mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.409mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 16.134g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 23.879g 4.309g Brazil nut
Polyunsaturated fat 24.399g 0.017g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 23.859g Brazil nut
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g Brazil nut
Omega-3 - ALA 0.018g Brazil nut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Brazil nut 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
28%
Brazil nut
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1208%
Brazil nut
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.33g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 15.133g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 10)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut contains less Sodium (difference - 48mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Brazil nut
Brazil nut is relatively richer in minerals
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. Brazil nut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170569/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.