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Yeast vs. Falafel — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yeast and Falafel

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper, however, Falafel is higher in Manganese.
  • Yeast covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 904% more than Falafel.
  • Yeast has 46 times more Vitamin B5 than Falafel. While Yeast has 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, Falafel has only 0.292mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Falafel, home-prepared.

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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
Yeast
6
:
4
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Phosphorus +231.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +429.3%
Contains more Copper +69%
Contains more Selenium +690%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +121.5%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Falafel
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 17% 129% 59% 83% 52% 39% 41% 86% 91% 6%
Contains more Phosphorus +231.8%
Contains more Potassium +63.2%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +429.3%
Contains more Copper +69%
Contains more Selenium +690%
Contains more Calcium +80%
Contains more Iron +57.6%
Contains more Magnesium +51.9%
Contains more Manganese +121.5%

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
Yeast
9
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7427.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2309.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4523.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Folate +2416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%
Yeast
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%
Falafel
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 6% 37% 39% 20% 18% 29% 70% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7427.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2309.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3750.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4523.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1100%
Contains more Folate +2416.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +433.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
3
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains more Protein +203.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Other +132.5%
Contains more Fats +133.9%
Contains more Water +581.5%
Yeast
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
Falafel
13% 18% 32% 35% 2%
Protein: 13.31 g
Fats: 17.8 g
Carbs: 31.84 g
Water: 34.62 g
Other: 2.43 g
Contains more Protein +203.8%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Other +132.5%
Contains more Fats +133.9%
Contains more Water +581.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
2
Falafel
Falafel
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24370.6%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Falafel
14% 61% 25%
Saturated Fat: 2.383 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.171 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.16 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +136%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24370.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Falafel Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 31.84g Falafel
Protein 40.44g 13.31g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 17.8g Falafel
Carbs 41.22g 31.84g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 333kcal Falafel
Fiber 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 54mg Falafel
Iron 2.17mg 3.42mg Falafel
Magnesium 54mg 82mg Falafel
Phosphorus 637mg 192mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 585mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 294mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 1.5mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.258mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.691mg Falafel
Selenium 7.9µg 1µg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 13IU Falafel
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Falafel
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.6mg Falafel
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.146mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.166mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.044mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.292mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.125mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 93µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.134mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.492mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.567mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.944mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.856mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.187mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.707mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.562mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.364mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 2.383g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 10.171g Falafel
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.16g Falafel

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Falafel
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
18%
Falafel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
60%
Falafel

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.382g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Falafel
Falafel is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Falafel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172455/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.