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Yeast vs. Peanut — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yeast and Peanut

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Peanut has more Copper, Manganese, and Vitamin E .
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 862% more.
  • Yeast has 30 times more Vitamin B2 than Peanut. Yeast has 4mg of Vitamin B2, while Peanut has 0.135mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Peanuts, all types, raw.

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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
Peanut
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains more Zinc +142.8%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Copper +162.4%
Contains more Manganese +519.9%
Equal in Selenium - 7.2
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 28% 172% 120% 162% 63% 3% 90% 382% 253% 40%
Contains more Phosphorus +69.4%
Contains more Potassium +35.5%
Contains more Zinc +142.8%
Contains more Calcium +206.7%
Contains more Iron +111.1%
Contains more Magnesium +211.1%
Contains less Sodium -64.7%
Contains more Copper +162.4%
Contains more Manganese +519.9%
Equal in Selenium - 7.2

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.
Yeast
9
:
1
Peanut
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1617.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2863%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 167% 0% 0% 160% 32% 227% 107% 81% 180% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1617.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2863%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +233.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +664%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +331%
Contains more Folate +875%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
3
:
2
Peanut
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +155.5%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Fats +547%
Contains more Water +28%
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
26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more Protein +56.7%
Contains more Carbs +155.5%
Contains more Other +142.5%
Contains more Fats +547%
Contains more Water +28%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
1
:
2
Peanut
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91417.6%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
14% 53% 34%
Saturated Fat: 6.279 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.558 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -84.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +466.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +91417.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Peanut
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 Peanut Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 7.63g Yeast
Protein 40.44g 25.8g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 49.24g Peanut
Carbs 41.22g 16.13g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 567kcal Peanut
Sugar 0g 4.72g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 8.5g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 92mg Peanut
Iron 2.17mg 4.58mg Peanut
Magnesium 54mg 168mg Peanut
Phosphorus 637mg 376mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 705mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 18mg Peanut
Zinc 7.94mg 3.27mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 1.144mg Peanut
Manganese 0.312mg 1.934mg Peanut
Selenium 7.9µg 7.2µg Yeast
Vitamin E 0mg 8.33mg Peanut
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.64mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.135mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 12.066mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 1.767mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.348mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 240µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.25mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.883mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.907mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 1.672mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.926mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.317mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 1.377mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 1.082mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.652mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 6.279g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 24.426g Peanut
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 15.558g Peanut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Peanut
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
79%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.278g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.