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Yeast vs. Jerky — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yeast and Jerky?

  • Yeast is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Jerky is higher in Iron.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 903% more.
  • Yeast has 83 times more Vitamin B5 than Jerky. While Yeast has 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, Jerky has only 0.163mg.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Yeast is lower.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed types in this article.

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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
7
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Contains more Manganese +181.1%
Contains more Iron +149.8%
Contains more Selenium +35.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 51
Equal in Zinc - 8.11
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Jerky
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 204% 37% 175% 53% 272% 222% 76% 15% 59%
Contains more Calcium +50%
Contains more Phosphorus +56.5%
Contains more Potassium +60%
Contains less Sodium -97.5%
Contains more Copper +92.1%
Contains more Manganese +181.1%
Contains more Iron +149.8%
Contains more Selenium +35.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 51
Equal in Zinc - 8.11

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
7
:
4
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2716.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2221%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +738%
Contains more Folate +1646.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%
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%
Jerky
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 10% 9% 0% 39% 33% 33% 10% 42% 101% 124% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2716.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2221%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +8182.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +738%
Contains more Folate +1646.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1314.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +475%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
2
:
3
Jerky
Jerky
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +274.7%
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Contains more Water +359.8%
Contains more Other +21.1%
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
Jerky
33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more Protein +21.8%
Contains more Carbs +274.7%
Contains more Fats +236.4%
Contains more Water +359.8%
Contains more Other +21.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
2
Jerky
Jerky
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5847.1%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Jerky
47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.011 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +162.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5847.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Jerky Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 9.2g Yeast
Protein 40.44g 33.2g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 25.6g Jerky
Carbs 41.22g 11g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 410kcal Jerky
Sugar 0g 9g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 1.8g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 20mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 5.42mg Jerky
Magnesium 54mg 51mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 407mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 597mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 2081mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 8.11mg Jerky
Copper 0.436mg 0.227mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.111mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 10.7µg Jerky
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg Jerky
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU Jerky
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg Jerky
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.154mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.142mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.732mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.163mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.179mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 134µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.99µg Jerky
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.3µg Jerky
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
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 10.85g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 11.305g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.011g Jerky

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Jerky
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
34%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 2030mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.849g)
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 - $2.2)
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.
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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.