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Yeast vs. Beer — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yeast and Beer different?

  • Yeast is higher than Beer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 915% more than Beer.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all types were used in this article.

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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.
Yeast
9
:
1
Beer
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +10750%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +4450%
Contains more Potassium +3437%
Contains more Zinc +79300%
Contains more Copper +8620%
Contains more Manganese +3800%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 81% 39% 273% 84% 6.7% 217% 145% 41% 43%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1.2% 0.75% 4.3% 6% 2.4% 0.52% 0.27% 1.7% 1% 3.3%
Contains more Calcium +650%
Contains more Iron +10750%
Contains more Magnesium +800%
Contains more Phosphorus +4450%
Contains more Potassium +3437%
Contains more Zinc +79300%
Contains more Copper +8620%
Contains more Manganese +3800%
Contains more Selenium +1216.7%
Contains less Sodium -92.2%

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.
Yeast
10
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0
Beer
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7736.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32826.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3160.9%
Contains more Folate +38900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Choline +216.8%
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 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 1755% 8.8% 17% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Choline Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 4.5% 2.5% 5.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +219700%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +7736.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +32826.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3160.9%
Contains more Folate +38900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +250%
Contains more Choline +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
4
:
1
Beer
Contains more Protein +8691.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1061.1%
Contains more Other +40.2%
Contains more Water +1710.2%
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
4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +8691.3%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +1061.1%
Contains more Other +40.2%
Contains more Water +1710.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Beer Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 3.55g Yeast
Protein 40.44g 0.46g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 0g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 3.55g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 43kcal Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 0g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 4mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 0.02mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 6mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 14mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 27mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 4mg Beer
Zinc 7.94mg 0.01mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.005mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.008mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 0.6µg Yeast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.005mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.025mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.513mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.041mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.046mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 6µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.02µg Yeast
Choline 32mg 10.1mg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Beer
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
566%
Yeast
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 47mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.001g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.