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Yeast vs. Chili pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between yeast and chili pepper

  • Yeast is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and zinc, yet chili pepper is richer in vitamin C.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 910% higher.
  • Yeast contains 102 times more folate than chili pepper. Yeast contains 2340µg of folate, while chili pepper contains 23µg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Peppers, hot chili, red, 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
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 16% 4.2% 28% 39% 43% 7.1% 18% 1.2% 24% 2.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +114.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +196.6%
Contains more IronIron +110.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +238%
Contains more ZincZinc +2953.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1381.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1480%
Contains less SodiumSodium -82.4%

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
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 479% 16% 14% 0% 18% 20% 23% 12% 117% 0% 35% 17% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +15163.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4551.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3131.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6616.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +196.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +10073.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +193.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +47800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3400%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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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
2% 9% 88%
Protein: 1.87 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 8.81 g
Water: 88.02 g
Other: 0.86 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +2062.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1629.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +367.9%
Contains more OtherOther +557%
Contains more WaterWater +1632.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
14% 8% 78%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.042 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.024 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.239 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +17854.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1305.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Chili pepper DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.072mg 910%
Folate 2340µg 23µg 579%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.086mg 301%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.201mg 266%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.244mg 243%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 143.7mg 159%
Fiber 26.9g 1.5g 102%
Phosphorus 637mg 43mg 85%
Protein 40.44g 1.87g 77%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.506mg 76%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.26mg 70%
Copper 0.436mg 0.129mg 34%
Potassium 955mg 322mg 19%
Calories 325kcal 40kcal 14%
Iron 2.17mg 1.03mg 14%
Selenium 7.9µg 0.5µg 13%
Fats 7.61g 0.44g 11%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 14µg 11%
Carbs 41.22g 8.81g 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 0.024g 11%
Magnesium 54mg 23mg 7%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.187mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg 5%
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg 5%
Choline 32mg 10.9mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.001g 0.042g 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Calcium 30mg 14mg 2%
Sodium 51mg 9mg 2%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.239g 1%
Net carbs 14.32g 7.31g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.3g N/A
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.026mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.074mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.065mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0.105mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0.089mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.024mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.062mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.084mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.041mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Chili pepper
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
566%
Yeast
58%
Chili pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
18%
Chili pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.3g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 42mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.959g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chili pepper
Chili pepper is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Chili pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170106/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.