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Yeast vs. Roquefort — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yeast and roquefort

  • Yeast is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, fiber, and vitamin B6, yet roquefort is richer in calcium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 912% higher.
  • Yeast contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cheese, roquefort.

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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 21% 199% 8% 21% 11% 57% 168% 236% 3.9% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +80%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +949.5%
Contains more IronIron +287.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1182.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +281.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +62.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +940%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2106.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +83.5%

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 0% 98% 0% 0% 10% 135% 14% 104% 29% 80% 0% 37% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27375%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +5376.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +679.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1109.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4675.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +814.3%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
22% 31% 2% 39% 6%
Protein: 21.54 g
Fats: 30.64 g
Carbs: 2 g
Water: 39.38 g
Other: 6.44 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1961%
Contains more FatsFats +302.6%
Contains more WaterWater +675.2%
Contains more OtherOther +14%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.263 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.32 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +96.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7664.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Roquefort DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.04mg 913%
Folate 2340µg 49µg 573%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.586mg 263%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.734mg 247%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 1.731mg 235%
Fiber 26.9g 0g 108%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.124mg 106%
Saturated fat 1.001g 19.263g 83%
Sodium 51mg 1809mg 76%
Calcium 30mg 662mg 63%
Zinc 7.94mg 2.08mg 53%
Copper 0.436mg 0.034mg 45%
Protein 40.44g 21.54g 38%
Phosphorus 637mg 392mg 35%
Fats 7.61g 30.64g 35%
Vitamin A 0µg 294µg 33%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Potassium 955mg 91mg 25%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.64µg 24%
Iron 2.17mg 0.56mg 20%
Carbs 41.22g 2g 13%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.03mg 12%
Selenium 7.9µg 14.5µg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 8.474g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.32g 9%
Choline 32mg 6%
Magnesium 54mg 30mg 6%
Calories 325kcal 369kcal 2%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 2g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.303mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.965mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 1.217mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 2.114mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 1.848mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.558mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 1.023mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 1.614mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.602mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Roquefort
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
39%
Roquefort
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
80%
Roquefort

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 1758mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.262g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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 is lower in Sugar?
Roquefort
Roquefort is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)

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. Roquefort - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171250/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.