Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

Yeast vs. Chinook salmon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

Compare

A recap on differences between yeast and chinook salmon

  • Yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, and zinc; however, chinook salmon is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Yeast covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 912% more than chinook salmon.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Fish, salmon, chinook, cooked, dry heat.

Infographic

Yeast vs Chinook salmon infographic
Infographic link

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
7
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 87% 8.4% 45% 34% 18% 15% 159% 7.8% 2.5% 255%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +89.1%
Contains more IronIron +138.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +722.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1317.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -15%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1542.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +125.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +492.4%
~equal in Calcium ~28mg

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
8
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 14% 50% 0% 0% 11% 36% 188% 52% 107% 359% 0% 26% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +24877.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +300.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1460.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +224.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +6585.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1266.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4000%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
3
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
26% 13% 66%
Protein: 25.72 g
Fats: 13.38 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 65.6 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +57.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +-220.2%
Contains more FatsFats +75.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1191.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
1
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
28% 49% 23%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.214 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.742 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.662 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -68.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +15558.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Chinook salmon
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 Chinook salmon DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.044mg 912%
Folate 2340µg 35µg 576%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.154mg 296%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.865mg 253%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 10.045mg 188%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 2.87µg 117%
Fiber 26.9g 0g 108%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.462mg 80%
Selenium 7.9µg 46.8µg 71%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.56mg 67%
Copper 0.436mg 0.053mg 43%
Phosphorus 637mg 371mg 38%
Protein 40.44g 25.72g 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 85mg 28%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.662g 18%
Vitamin A 0µg 149µg 17%
Iron 2.17mg 0.91mg 16%
Magnesium 54mg 122mg 16%
Carbs 41.22g 0g 14%
Potassium 955mg 505mg 13%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.019mg 13%
Saturated fat 1.001g 3.214g 10%
Fats 7.61g 13.38g 9%
Choline 32mg 6%
Calories 325kcal 231kcal 5%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 5.742g 4%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.1mg 4%
Net carbs 14.32g 0g N/A
Calcium 30mg 28mg 0%
Sodium 51mg 60mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.288mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 1.127mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 1.185mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 2.09mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 2.362mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.761mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 1.004mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 1.325mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.757mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.01g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.727g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.296g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Chinook salmon
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

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
65%
Chinook salmon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
63%
Chinook salmon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 85mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.213g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $13.2)
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?
Chinook salmon
Chinook salmon 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. Chinook salmon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171999/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.