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Yeast vs. Broccoli — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between yeast and broccoli

  • Yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, and phosphorus; however, broccoli is higher in vitamin C and vitamin K.
  • Yeast covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 910% more than broccoli.
  • Broccoli contains 63 times less vitamin B3 than yeast. Yeast contains 40.2mg of vitamin B3, while broccoli contains 0.639mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Broccoli, raw.

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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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 15% 14% 28% 27% 16% 11% 28% 4.3% 27% 14%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +157.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +202.2%
Contains more IronIron +197.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +789.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1836.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +865.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +48.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +216%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +56.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.3%

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.
Yeast
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 297% 10% 16% 0% 18% 27% 12% 34% 40% 0% 254% 47% 10%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15378.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3318.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +6191.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2256%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +757.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3614.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +71.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +29633.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +25300%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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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
3% 7% 89%
Protein: 2.82 g
Fats: 0.37 g
Carbs: 6.64 g
Water: 89.3 g
Other: 0.87 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1334%
Contains more FatsFats +1956.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +520.8%
Contains more OtherOther +549.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1657.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
44% 13% 43%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.039 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.038 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +39072.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +123.5%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Broccoli
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 Yeast Broccoli DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.071mg 910%
Folate 2340µg 63µg 569%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.117mg 299%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.573mg 259%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.639mg 247%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.175mg 102%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 89.2mg 99%
Fiber 26.9g 2.6g 97%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 101.6µg 84%
Phosphorus 637mg 66mg 82%
Protein 40.44g 2.82g 75%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.41mg 68%
Copper 0.436mg 0.049mg 43%
Potassium 955mg 316mg 19%
Iron 2.17mg 0.73mg 18%
Calories 325kcal 34kcal 15%
Carbs 41.22g 6.64g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 0.011g 11%
Fats 7.61g 0.37g 11%
Selenium 7.9µg 2.5µg 10%
Magnesium 54mg 21mg 8%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.78mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.001g 0.039g 4%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.21mg 4%
Vitamin A 0µg 31µg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 30mg 47mg 2%
Choline 32mg 18.7mg 2%
Sodium 51mg 33mg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 1%
Net carbs 14.32g 4.04g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.7g N/A
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.038g 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.033mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.088mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.079mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0.129mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.038mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.117mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.125mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.059mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Broccoli
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
59%
Broccoli
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
19%
Broccoli

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.7g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
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?
Broccoli
Broccoli contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Broccoli
Broccoli is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.962g)
Which food is cheaper?
Broccoli
Broccoli is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
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. Broccoli - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170379/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.