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Yeast vs. Cheeseburger — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yeast and cheeseburgers

  • Yeast is richer than cheeseburgers in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 891% higher.
  • Yeast contains 33 times more folate than cheeseburgers. Yeast contains 2340µg of folate, while cheeseburgers contain 70µg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Fast foods, cheeseburger; single, regular patty; plain.

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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 19% 36% 17% 102% 37% 68% 69% 67% 41% 107%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +387.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +292.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +218.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +295.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +296.7%
Contains more IronIron +24.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +148.1%
~equal in Manganese ~0.316mg

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% 17% 10% 1.5% 73% 84% 98% 33% 53% 95% 11% 53% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3650.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1001.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +670.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2377.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +557.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +3242.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +985.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +950%
~equal in Choline ~28.9mg

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
17% 15% 28% 39% 2%
Protein: 16.51 g
Fats: 14.72 g
Carbs: 28.03 g
Water: 38.63 g
Other: 2.11 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +144.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +47.1%
Contains more OtherOther +167.8%
Contains more FatsFats +93.4%
Contains more WaterWater +660.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
48% 40% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.473 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.413 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.658 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -84.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +25.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9652.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Cheeseburger DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.293mg 891%
Folate 2340µg 70µg 568%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.363mg 280%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.545mg 259%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 5.217mg 219%
Fiber 26.9g 2g 100%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.228mg 98%
Phosphorus 637mg 161mg 68%
Zinc 7.94mg 2.49mg 50%
Protein 40.44g 16.51g 48%
Copper 0.436mg 0.111mg 36%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.76µg 29%
Saturated fat 1.001g 6.473g 25%
Potassium 955mg 196mg 22%
Selenium 7.9µg 19.6µg 21%
Sodium 51mg 515mg 20%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Fats 7.61g 14.72g 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.658g 11%
Calcium 30mg 119mg 9%
Starch 19.87g 8%
Magnesium 54mg 26mg 7%
Iron 2.17mg 2.71mg 7%
Vitamin A 0µg 50µg 6%
Carbs 41.22g 28.03g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.52mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 5.413g 3%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.2µg 3%
Fructose 1.94g 2%
Choline 32mg 28.9mg 1%
Calories 325kcal 308kcal 1%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 26.03g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.88g N/A
Manganese 0.312mg 0.316mg 0%
Trans fat 0.57g N/A
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.155mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.571mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.755mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 1.316mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0.784mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.377mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.755mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.881mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.445mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 1.322g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Cheeseburger
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
42%
Cheeseburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
56%
Cheeseburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.88g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 464mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.472g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
Which food is cheaper?
Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Cheeseburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170690/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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