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Yeast vs. Macaroon — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yeast and macaroon

  • Yeast is richer than macaroon in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and potassium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 914% higher.
  • Yeast contains 780 times more folate than macaroon. Yeast contains 2340µg of folate, while macaroon contains 3µg.
  • Yeast contains less saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cookies, coconut macaroon.

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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
10
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% 1.5% 11% 31% 90% 20% 29% 31% 0% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +86.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +500%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +676.4%
Contains more IronIron +164.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +987.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +836.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -78.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +16.2%

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
9
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% 0% 3.8% 0% 5% 14% 4.1% 0% 22% 0% 2.8% 2.3% 5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +54850%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +6566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +18172.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1462.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +77900%
Contains more CholineCholine +251.6%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +175%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
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% 23% 61% 12% 2%
Protein: 3.02 g
Fats: 22.55 g
Carbs: 61.22 g
Water: 11.5 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1239.1%
Contains more OtherOther +230.4%
Contains more FatsFats +196.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.5%
Contains more WaterWater +126.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
89% 7% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 20.099 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.61 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4664.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Macaroon DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.02mg 914%
Folate 2340µg 3µg 584%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.06mg 303%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 270%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.22mg 250%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.096mg 108%
Saturated fat 1.001g 20.099g 87%
Fiber 26.9g 5.1g 87%
Phosphorus 637mg 68mg 81%
Protein 40.44g 3.02g 75%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.73mg 66%
Potassium 955mg 123mg 24%
Fats 7.61g 22.55g 23%
Copper 0.436mg 0.269mg 19%
Iron 2.17mg 0.82mg 17%
Manganese 0.312mg 14%
Sodium 51mg 241mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 1.61g 7%
Calories 325kcal 460kcal 7%
Carbs 41.22g 61.22g 7%
Magnesium 54mg 29mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.81g 5%
Choline 32mg 9.1mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 5mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Selenium 7.9µg 6.8µg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.1µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 56.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 45.16g N/A
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Macaroon
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
5%
Macaroon
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
27%
Macaroon

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.16g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 190mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 19.098g)
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 is cheaper?
Macaroon
Macaroon is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Macaroon - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171847/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.