Squid vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between squid and yeast
- Squid is richer in vitamin B12, selenium, and iron, yet yeast is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, fiber, and vitamin B6.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 914% higher.
- Squid contains 77 times more vitamin B12 than yeast. Squid contains 5.4µg of vitamin B12, while yeast contains 0.07µg.
Food types used in this article are Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +500% |
| Contains more IronIron | +399.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +128.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1034.2% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +49.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +129.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -93.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +49.3% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +2733.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +7614.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +64547.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +131.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1736.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1400% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +455.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +9650% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more WaterWater | +1103.1% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +24.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +443.6% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +2413.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +68.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -76.4% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1476.5% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +2559.9% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.017mg | 10.99mg | 914% |
| Folate | 24µg | 2340µg | 579% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.9mg | 13.5mg | 252% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.189mg | 40.2mg | 238% |
| Vitamin B12 | 5.4µg | 0.07µg | 222% |
| Vitamin B2 | 1.729mg | 4mg | 175% |
| Selenium | 89.6µg | 7.9µg | 149% |
| Iron | 10.84mg | 2.17mg | 108% |
| Fiber | 0g | 26.9g | 108% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.27mg | 1.5mg | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 224mg | 0mg | 75% |
| Copper | 0.998mg | 0.436mg | 62% |
| Zinc | 3.46mg | 7.94mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 744mg | 51mg | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 203µg | 0µg | 23% |
| Protein | 32.48g | 40.44g | 16% |
| Calcium | 180mg | 30mg | 15% |
| Carbs | 1.64g | 41.22g | 13% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.162g | 4.309g | 10% |
| Fats | 1.4g | 7.61g | 10% |
| Potassium | 637mg | 955mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8.5mg | 0.3mg | 9% |
| Calories | 158kcal | 325kcal | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 580mg | 637mg | 8% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Manganese | 0.209mg | 0.312mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 0.236g | 1.001g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.268g | 0.017g | 2% |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 54mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 1.64g | 14.32g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.364mg | 0.54mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.398mg | 1.99mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.414mg | 1.89mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.287mg | 2.92mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 2.427mg | 3.28mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.733mg | 0.59mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.164mg | 1.75mg | 0% |
| Valine | 1.419mg | 2.31mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.624mg | 0.91mg | 0% |
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.078g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.132g | 0g | N/A |
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.012g | 0g | N/A |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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566%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
185%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 224mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 693mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Squid is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Squid is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.765g)
Which food is cheaper?
Squid is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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.