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Yeast vs. Matzo — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yeast and Matzo

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Matzo has more Selenium.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 884% more.
  • Yeast has 138 times more Folate than Matzo. Yeast has 2340µg of Folate, while Matzo has 17µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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
6
:
4
Matzo
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +615.7%
Contains more Potassium +752.7%
Contains more Zinc +1067.6%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.1%
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 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +116%
Contains more Phosphorus +615.7%
Contains more Potassium +752.7%
Contains more Zinc +1067.6%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +108.3%
Contains more Selenium +367.1%

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
:
1
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2739.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +932.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2947.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1204.3%
Contains more Folate +13664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2739.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1274.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +932.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2947.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1204.3%
Contains more Folate +13664.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +33.3%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
4
:
1
Matzo
Contains more Protein +304.4%
Contains more Fats +443.6%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +841.7%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%
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
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Protein +304.4%
Contains more Fats +443.6%
Contains more Water +18.1%
Contains more Other +841.7%
Contains more Carbs +103.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
1
:
2
Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3292.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3447.1%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3292.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -77.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3447.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 40.44g 10g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 1.4g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 325kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 0g 0.29g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 3g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 13mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 3.16mg Matzo
Magnesium 54mg 25mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 89mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 112mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 7.94mg 0.68mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.06mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 7.9µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.387mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.291mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 3.892mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.443mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.115mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 17µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.3µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.116mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.267mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.371mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.692mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.193mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.176mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.494mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.42mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.213mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0.127g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.603g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 51mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.775g)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.