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Flax vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Flax and Yeast

  • Flax has more Manganese, Copper, Magnesium, and Iron, however, Yeast is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Yeast covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 779% more than Flax.
  • Yeast contains 8 times less Manganese than Flax. Flax contains 2.482mg of Manganese, while Yeast contains 0.312mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Seeds, flaxseed 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.
Flax
8
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2
Yeast
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +164.1%
Contains more Magnesium +625.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Copper +179.8%
Contains more Manganese +695.5%
Contains more Selenium +221.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 637
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +750%
Contains more Iron +164.1%
Contains more Magnesium +625.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Copper +179.8%
Contains more Manganese +695.5%
Contains more Selenium +221.5%
Contains more Potassium +17.5%
Contains more Zinc +82.9%
Equal in Phosphorus - 637

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.
Flax
3
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7
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +568.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Folate +2589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
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 +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +975%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +568.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1205.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1270.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +217.1%
Contains more Folate +2589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
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3
Yeast
Contains more Fats +454%
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Carbs +42.7%
Contains more Other +52.3%
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 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 +454%
Contains more Water +37%
Contains more Protein +121.1%
Contains more Carbs +42.7%
Contains more Other +52.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Flax
2
:
1
Yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +74.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +168900%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.7%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Flax 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 Flax Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 1.58g 14.32g Yeast
Protein 18.29g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 42.16g 7.61g Flax
Carbs 28.88g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 534kcal 325kcal Flax
Sugar 1.55g 0g Yeast
Fiber 27.3g 26.9g Flax
Calcium 255mg 30mg Flax
Iron 5.73mg 2.17mg Flax
Magnesium 392mg 54mg Flax
Phosphorus 642mg 637mg Flax
Potassium 813mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 30mg 51mg Flax
Zinc 4.34mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 1.22mg 0.436mg Flax
Manganese 2.482mg 0.312mg Flax
Selenium 25.4µg 7.9µg Flax
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.6mg 0.3mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.644mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.161mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 3.08mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.985mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.473mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 87µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 4.3µg 0.4µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.297mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.766mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.896mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 1.235mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.862mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.37mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.957mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 1.072mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.472mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 3.663g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 7.527g 4.309g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 28.73g 0.017g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Flax 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
63%
Flax
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
191%
Flax
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.662g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flax
Flax contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax 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. Flax - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.