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Yeast vs. Cod — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yeast and cod

  • Yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, fiber, vitamin B6, zinc, and phosphorus; however, cod is richer in vitamin B5 and selenium.
  • Cod covers your daily vitamin B5 needs 2790% more than yeast.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Fish, cod, Atlantic, 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
8
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%
Cod
Cod
1
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 4.8% 36% 14% 9.3% 12% 87% 7% 2% 181%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +68.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +87.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +131.2%
Contains more IronIron +471.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +1457.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1664.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +213.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1980%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +319%
~equal in Sodium ~54mg

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
6
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%
Cod
Cod
7
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 3.3% 4% 13% 14% 19% 15% 39% 9180% 57% 114% 0.25% 5.3% 36%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14360.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6053.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1848.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +512.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +300%
Contains more FolateFolate +33328.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1200%
Contains more CholineCholine +103.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
4
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
Cod
Cod
1
18% 81%
Protein: 17.81 g
Fats: 0.67 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 81.22 g
Other: 0.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +127.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1035.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more OtherOther +1783.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1498.8%

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
Cod
Cod
2
29% 21% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.131 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.094 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.231 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +4484%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -86.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1258.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Cod DV% diff.
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 153mg 2790%
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.076mg 910%
Folate 2340µg 7µg 583%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.065mg 303%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 2.063mg 238%
Fiber 26.9g 0g 108%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.245mg 97%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.45mg 68%
Phosphorus 637mg 203mg 62%
Selenium 7.9µg 33.1µg 46%
Copper 0.436mg 0.028mg 45%
Protein 40.44g 17.81g 45%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.91µg 35%
Iron 2.17mg 0.38mg 22%
Potassium 955mg 413mg 16%
Cholesterol 0mg 43mg 14%
Carbs 41.22g 0g 14%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.015mg 13%
Calories 325kcal 82kcal 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 0.094g 11%
Fats 7.61g 0.67g 11%
Choline 32mg 65.2mg 6%
Vitamin D 0IU 36IU 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.9µg 5%
Magnesium 54mg 32mg 5%
Saturated fat 1.001g 0.131g 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.64mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.231g 1%
Net carbs 14.32g 0g N/A
Sodium 51mg 54mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.1µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.199mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.781mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.821mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 1.447mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 1.635mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.527mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.695mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.917mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.524mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.064g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.12g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.01g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

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
731%
Cod
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
38%
Cod

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 43mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Cod
Cod is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.87g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cod
Cod is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cod - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171955/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.