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Ricotta vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Ricotta and Yeast

  • Ricotta contains less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Yeast.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 915% higher.

The food types used in this comparison are Cheese, ricotta, whole milk 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.
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Yeast
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Contains more Iron +471.1%
Contains more Magnesium +390.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.2%
Contains more Potassium +809.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Zinc +584.5%
Contains more Copper +1976.2%
Contains more Manganese +5100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 63% 15% 8% 68% 10% 11% 32% 7% 1% 80%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +590%
Contains more Selenium +83.5%
Contains more Iron +471.1%
Contains more Magnesium +390.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +303.2%
Contains more Potassium +809.5%
Contains less Sodium -39.3%
Contains more Zinc +584.5%
Contains more Copper +1976.2%
Contains more Manganese +5100%

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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1951.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6238%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3388.4%
Contains more Folate +19400%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 27% 3% 6% 0% 4% 45% 2% 13% 10% 9% 43% 3%
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 +385.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +84438.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1951.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +38553.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6238%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3388.4%
Contains more Folate +19400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yeast
Contains more Fats +70.6%
Contains more Water +1311.4%
Contains more Protein +259.1%
Contains more Carbs +1255.9%
Contains more Other +453.9%
11% 13% 3% 72%
Protein: 11.26 g
Fats: 12.98 g
Carbs: 3.04 g
Water: 71.7 g
Other: 1.02 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 +70.6%
Contains more Water +1311.4%
Contains more Protein +259.1%
Contains more Carbs +1255.9%
Contains more Other +453.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2164.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.8%
67% 29% 3%
Saturated Fat: 8.295 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.627 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.385 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2164.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +18.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ricotta 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 Ricotta Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 3.04g 14.32g Yeast
Protein 11.26g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 12.98g 7.61g Ricotta
Carbs 3.04g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 174kcal 325kcal Yeast
Sugar 0.27g 0g Yeast
Fiber 0g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 207mg 30mg Ricotta
Iron 0.38mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 11mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 158mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 105mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 84mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 1.16mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.021mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.006mg 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 14.5µg 7.9µg Ricotta
Vitamin A 445IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin A RAE 120µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin E 0.11mg 0mg Ricotta
Vitamin D 10IU 0IU Ricotta
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Ricotta
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.013mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.195mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 0.104mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.213mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 12µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.34µg 0.07µg Ricotta
Vitamin K 1.1µg 0.4µg Ricotta
Tryptophan 0.125mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.517mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.589mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 1.221mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 1.338mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.281mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.556mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.692mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.459mg 0.91mg Yeast
Cholesterol 51mg 0mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 8.295g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 3.627g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.385g 0.017g Ricotta

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ricotta 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
14%
Ricotta
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
29%
Ricotta
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.294g)
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 - $0.2)
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. Ricotta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170851/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.