Yeast vs. Pasta — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yeast and pasta different?
- Yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, phosphorus, zinc, copper, and potassium than pasta.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 898% higher.
- Yeast contains 74 times more vitamin B5 than pasta. While yeast contains 13.5mg of vitamin B5, pasta contains only 0.183mg.
Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked are the varieties used 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +200% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +400% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +3879.2% |
| Contains more IronIron | +90.4% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +368.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1317.9% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +911.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +39.3% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -88.2% |
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 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +5158.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +2566.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +3952.4% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +7277% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +4311.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3556.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +100% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +685.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +624.8% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +65.3% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1722.6% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1249.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3375% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -85% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2423.5% |
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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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 10.99mg | 0.209mg | 898% |
| Folate | 2340µg | 64µg | 569% |
| Vitamin B2 | 4mg | 0.15mg | 296% |
| Vitamin B5 | 13.5mg | 0.183mg | 266% |
| Vitamin B3 | 40.2mg | 0.992mg | 245% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5mg | 0.034mg | 113% |
| Fiber | 26.9g | 108% | |
| Phosphorus | 637mg | 63mg | 82% |
| Protein | 40.44g | 5.15g | 71% |
| Zinc | 7.94mg | 0.56mg | 67% |
| Copper | 0.436mg | 0.093mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 24mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 7.9µg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 1.14mg | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 33mg | 11% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.309g | 0.124g | 10% |
| Calories | 325kcal | 131kcal | 10% |
| Fats | 7.61g | 1.05g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 18mg | 9% |
| Choline | 32mg | 6% | |
| Carbs | 41.22g | 24.93g | 5% |
| Manganese | 0.312mg | 0.224mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.001g | 0.15g | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.14µg | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.429g | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 6mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 6µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.32g | 24.93g | N/A |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0% | |
| Tryptophan | 0.54mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.99mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.89mg | 0.197mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.92mg | 0.348mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.28mg | 0.097mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.59mg | 0.079mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.75mg | 0.247mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.31mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.91mg | 0.103mg | 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%
15%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
16%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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 lower in Sugar?
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.851g)