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Sugar vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Sugar and Yeast

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper in Yeast is higher than in Sugar.
  • Yeast covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 916% more than Sugar.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Sugars, granulated 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.
Sugar
1
:
9
Yeast
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +4240%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +47650%
Contains more Zinc +79300%
Contains more Copper +6128.6%
Contains more Manganese +7700%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 1% 1% 3% 1% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Calcium +2900%
Contains more Iron +4240%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +47650%
Contains more Zinc +79300%
Contains more Copper +6128.6%
Contains more Manganese +7700%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%

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.
Sugar
0
:
9
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +20952.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Sugar
1
:
4
Yeast
Contains more Carbs +142.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +25300%
Contains more Other +∞%
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 99.98 g
Water: 0.02 g
Other: 0 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 Carbs +142.6%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +25300%
Contains more Other +∞%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sugar 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 Sugar Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 99.98g 14.32g Sugar
Protein 0g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 0g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 99.98g 41.22g Sugar
Calories 387kcal 325kcal Sugar
Sugar 99.8g 0g Yeast
Fiber 0g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 1mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 0.05mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 0mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 0mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 2mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 1mg 51mg Sugar
Zinc 0.01mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.007mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.004mg 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 0.6µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.019mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 0mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 0µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 0g 1.001g Sugar
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.017g Yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sugar 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
0%
Sugar
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Sugar
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 99.8g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 65)
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?
Sugar
Sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar
Sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar
Sugar is cheaper (difference - $1.7)
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. Sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169655/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.