Yeast vs. Malt — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Summary of differences between yeast and malt
- Malt has less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and copper than yeast.
- Yeast covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 911% more than malt.
- Yeast has 260 times more folate than malt. While yeast has 2340µg of folate, malt has only 9µg.
These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +260% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +455.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +933.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +1078.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1836.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +600% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -15% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +290% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +46.3% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +226.7% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +20251.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2073.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +15421.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +3713.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3160.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +25900% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +500% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +1100% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +131.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +268% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +606.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1501.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -46.8% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +421% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1123.5% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Lower in price |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 10.99mg | 0.054mg | 911% |
| Folate | 2340µg | 9µg | 583% |
| Vitamin B2 | 4mg | 0.184mg | 294% |
| Vitamin B5 | 13.5mg | 0.354mg | 263% |
| Vitamin B3 | 40.2mg | 0.259mg | 250% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5mg | 0.046mg | 112% |
| Fiber | 26.9g | 0.5g | 106% |
| Phosphorus | 637mg | 91mg | 78% |
| Protein | 40.44g | 3.37g | 74% |
| Zinc | 7.94mg | 0.41mg | 68% |
| Copper | 0.436mg | 0.037mg | 44% |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 0.21mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 172mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.42µg | 15% |
| Calories | 325kcal | 85kcal | 12% |
| Manganese | 0.312mg | 0.08mg | 10% |
| Carbs | 41.22g | 11.2g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 15mg | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.309g | 0.827g | 9% |
| Fats | 7.61g | 3.29g | 7% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 98mg | 7% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Selenium | 7.9µg | 5.4µg | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 1.001g | 1.883g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 26µg | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 10mg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.208g | 1% |
| Caffeine | 0mg | 3mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.32g | 10.7g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 6.68g | N/A |
| Sodium | 51mg | 60mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.54mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.99mg | 0.143mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.89mg | 0.165mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.92mg | 0.268mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.28mg | 0.142mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.59mg | 0.074mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.75mg | 0.15mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.31mg | 0.193mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.91mg | 0.077mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
13%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
17%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.882g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.8)