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Quinoa vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Quinoa and Yeast

  • Quinoa has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 907% more.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Quinoa, cooked 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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
3
:
7
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.1%
Contains more Potassium +455.2%
Contains more Zinc +628.4%
Contains more Copper +127.1%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%
Quinoa
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 56% 46% 66% 16% 1% 30% 64% 83% 16%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Magnesium +18.5%
Contains less Sodium -86.3%
Contains more Manganese +102.2%
Contains more Calcium +76.5%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +319.1%
Contains more Potassium +455.2%
Contains more Zinc +628.4%
Contains more Copper +127.1%
Contains more Selenium +182.1%

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.
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
9
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10171%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9657.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1119.5%
Contains more Folate +5471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Quinoa
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 13% 0% 0% 27% 26% 8% 0% 29% 32% 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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +10171%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9657.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1119.5%
Contains more Folate +5471.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
1
:
4
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Water +1309.6%
Contains more Protein +819.1%
Contains more Fats +296.4%
Contains more Carbs +93.5%
Contains more Other +633.8%
Quinoa
4% 2% 21% 72%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 1.92 g
Carbs: 21.3 g
Water: 71.61 g
Other: 0.77 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 Water +1309.6%
Contains more Protein +819.1%
Contains more Fats +296.4%
Contains more Carbs +93.5%
Contains more Other +633.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Quinoa
Quinoa
2
:
1
Yeast
Yeast
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6241.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716.1%
Quinoa
13% 29% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.231 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.078 g
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6241.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Quinoa Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 18.5g 14.32g Quinoa
Protein 4.4g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 1.92g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 21.3g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 120kcal 325kcal Yeast
Starch 17.63g Quinoa
Sugar 0.87g 0g Yeast
Fiber 2.8g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 17mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 1.49mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 64mg 54mg Quinoa
Phosphorus 152mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 172mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 7mg 51mg Quinoa
Zinc 1.09mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.192mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.631mg 0.312mg Quinoa
Selenium 2.8µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin A 5IU 0IU Quinoa
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0mg Quinoa
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.107mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.11mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 0.412mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.123mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 42µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.052mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.131mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.157mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.261mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.239mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.096mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.185mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.185mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.127mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 0.231g 1.001g Quinoa
Omega-3 - DHA 0.015g 0g Quinoa
Monounsaturated Fat 0.528g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.078g 0.017g Quinoa

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Quinoa 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
11%
Quinoa
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
38%
Quinoa
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 contains less Sodium?
Quinoa
Quinoa contains less Sodium (difference - 44mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Quinoa
Quinoa is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.77g)
Which food is cheaper?
Quinoa
Quinoa 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. Quinoa - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168917/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.