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Yeast vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are yeast and refried beans different?

  • Yeast is higher than refried beans in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 909% more than refried beans.
  • Yeast contains 213 times more folate than refried beans. Yeast contains 2340µg of folate, while refried beans contain 11µg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity) types were 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.
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 25% 8.7% 28% 54% 43% 16% 39% 48% 38% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +54.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +199.4%
Contains more IronIron +50.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +238%
Contains more ZincZinc +1269%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +592.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +36.2%
~equal in Calcium ~29mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.289mg

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 20% 0% 1.8% 0% 19% 18% 6.9% 11% 24% 0% 5.3% 8.3% 12%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14360.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4963.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10853.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +7042.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1356.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +21172.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +50.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1900%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +425%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
5% 2% 14% 78% 2%
Protein: 4.98 g
Fats: 2.01 g
Carbs: 13.55 g
Water: 77.75 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +712%
Contains more FatsFats +278.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +204.2%
Contains more OtherOther +230.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1430.5%

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
36% 34% 31%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +617%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -37%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3094.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Refried beans DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.076mg 910%
Folate 2340µg 11µg 582%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.079mg 302%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.189mg 266%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.367mg 249%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.103mg 107%
Fiber 26.9g 3.7g 93%
Phosphorus 637mg 92mg 78%
Protein 40.44g 4.98g 71%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.58mg 67%
Copper 0.436mg 0.129mg 34%
Histidine 0.91mg 153mg 22%
Potassium 955mg 319mg 19%
Sodium 51mg 370mg 14%
Calories 325kcal 90kcal 12%
Fats 7.61g 2.01g 9%
Iron 2.17mg 1.44mg 9%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 0.601g 9%
Carbs 41.22g 13.55g 9%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 6mg 6%
Magnesium 54mg 35mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.543g 4%
Selenium 7.9µg 5.8µg 4%
Starch 7.43g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Choline 32mg 21.2mg 2%
Saturated fat 1.001g 0.631g 2%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.1µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg 1%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.289mg 1%
Net carbs 14.32g 9.85g N/A
Calcium 30mg 29mg 0%
Sugar 0g 0.54g N/A
Trans fat 0.016g N/A
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.231mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.242mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0.438mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0.377mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.297mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.287mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.169g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.008g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.36g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Refried beans
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
10%
Refried beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
33%
Refried beans

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.54g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 319mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 38)
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 is lower in Saturated fat?
Refried beans
Refried beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.37g)
Which food is cheaper?
Refried beans
Refried beans is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Refried beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172438/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.