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Yeast vs. Corn syrup — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yeast and Corn syrup

  • Yeast is richer than Corn syrup in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 915% higher.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Syrups, corn, dark.

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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
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Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +486.5%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +5690.9%
Contains more Potassium +2070.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Zinc +19750%
Contains more Copper +722.6%
Contains more Manganese +212%
Contains more Selenium +172.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 14% 6% 5% 4% 21% 2% 18% 14% 16%
Contains more Calcium +66.7%
Contains more Iron +486.5%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +5690.9%
Contains more Potassium +2070.5%
Contains less Sodium -67.1%
Contains more Zinc +19750%
Contains more Copper +722.6%
Contains more Manganese +212%
Contains more Selenium +172.4%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 3% 1% 2% 3% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +99809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +44344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +200900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +58595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +16566.7%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1312.5%
Contains more Carbs +88.2%
Contains more Water +333.3%
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
78% 22%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 77.59 g
Water: 22.01 g
Other: 0.4 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Other +1312.5%
Contains more Carbs +88.2%
Contains more Water +333.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Corn syrup Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 77.59g Corn syrup
Protein 40.44g 0g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 0g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 77.59g Corn syrup
Calories 325kcal 286kcal Yeast
Sugar 0g 77.59g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 0g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 18mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 0.37mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 8mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 11mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 44mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 155mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.04mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.053mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.1mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 2.9µg Yeast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.011mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.009mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.02mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.023mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.009mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0g Corn syrup
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0g Yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Corn syrup
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
612%
Yeast
1%
Corn syrup
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
10%
Corn syrup

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 77.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 90)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1)
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 Saturated Fat?
Corn syrup
Corn syrup is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.001g)
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. Corn syrup - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168836/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.