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Yeast vs. Nutmeg — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yeast and Nutmeg

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Nutmeg is richer in Manganese, and Copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 887% more than Nutmeg.
  • Nutmeg has 70 times less Vitamin B2 than Yeast. Yeast has 4mg of Vitamin B2, while Nutmeg has 0.057mg.
  • Yeast contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Spices, nutmeg, ground.

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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
4
:
6
Nutmeg
Contains more Phosphorus +199.1%
Contains more Potassium +172.9%
Contains more Zinc +269.3%
Contains more Selenium +393.8%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Magnesium +238.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +829.5%
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 56% 114% 131% 92% 31% 3% 59% 343% 379% 9%
Contains more Phosphorus +199.1%
Contains more Potassium +172.9%
Contains more Zinc +269.3%
Contains more Selenium +393.8%
Contains more Calcium +513.3%
Contains more Iron +40.1%
Contains more Magnesium +238.9%
Contains less Sodium -68.6%
Contains more Copper +135.6%
Contains more Manganese +829.5%

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
8
:
2
Nutmeg
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3076.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6917.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2994.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +837.5%
Contains more Folate +2978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%
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 7% 0% 0% 10% 87% 14% 25% 0% 37% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3076.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +6917.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2994.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +837.5%
Contains more Folate +2978.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
:
3
Nutmeg
Contains more Protein +592.5%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Fats +377.1%
Contains more Carbs +19.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%
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
6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +592.5%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Fats +377.1%
Contains more Carbs +19.6%
Contains more Water +22.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
:
1
Nutmeg
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1958.8%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
88% 11%
Saturated Fat: 25.94 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.35 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1958.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Nutmeg Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 28.49g Nutmeg
Protein 40.44g 5.84g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 36.31g Nutmeg
Carbs 41.22g 49.29g Nutmeg
Calories 325kcal 525kcal Nutmeg
Sugar 0g 2.99g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 20.8g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 184mg Nutmeg
Iron 2.17mg 3.04mg Nutmeg
Magnesium 54mg 183mg Nutmeg
Phosphorus 637mg 213mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 350mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 16mg Nutmeg
Zinc 7.94mg 2.15mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 1.027mg Nutmeg
Manganese 0.312mg 2.9mg Nutmeg
Selenium 7.9µg 1.6µg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 102IU Nutmeg
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 5µg Nutmeg
Vitamin C 0.3mg 3mg Nutmeg
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.346mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.057mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.299mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.16mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 76µg 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 25.94g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 3.22g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.35g Nutmeg

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Nutmeg
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
20%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 24.939g)
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 - $4.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.