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Yeast vs. Rice — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yeast and Rice

  • The amount of Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper in Yeast is higher than in Rice.
  • Yeast covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 902% more than Rice.
  • Rice has 308 times less Vitamin B2 than Yeast. Yeast has 4mg of Vitamin B2, while Rice has 0.013mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Rice, white, long-grain, regular, enriched, cooked.

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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
8
:
2
Rice
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +80.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +1381.4%
Contains more Potassium +2628.6%
Contains more Zinc +1520.4%
Contains more Copper +531.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Equal in Selenium - 7.5
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 3% 45% 9% 19% 4% 1% 14% 24% 62% 41%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Iron +80.8%
Contains more Magnesium +350%
Contains more Phosphorus +1381.4%
Contains more Potassium +2628.6%
Contains more Zinc +1520.4%
Contains more Copper +531.9%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Manganese +51.3%
Equal in Selenium - 7.5

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
9
:
1
Rice
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6642.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1512.9%
Contains more Folate +3934.5%
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% 1% 0% 0% 41% 3% 28% 24% 22% 44% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6642.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +30669.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2623.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1512.9%
Contains more Folate +3934.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
4
:
1
Rice
Contains more Protein +1403.3%
Contains more Fats +2617.9%
Contains more Carbs +46.3%
Contains more Other +1245.2%
Contains more Water +1247.2%
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
3% 28% 68%
Protein: 2.69 g
Fats: 0.28 g
Carbs: 28.17 g
Water: 68.44 g
Other: 0.42 g
Contains more Protein +1403.3%
Contains more Fats +2617.9%
Contains more Carbs +46.3%
Contains more Other +1245.2%
Contains more Water +1247.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
1
:
2
Rice
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4796.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.1%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
32% 37% 32%
Saturated Fat: 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.076 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +4796.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +347.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Rice
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 Rice Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 27.77g Rice
Protein 40.44g 2.69g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 0.28g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 28.17g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 130kcal Yeast
Sugar 0g 0.05g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 0.4g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 10mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 1.2mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 12mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 43mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 35mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 1mg Rice
Zinc 7.94mg 0.49mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.069mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.472mg Rice
Selenium 7.9µg 7.5µg Yeast
Vitamin E 0mg 0.04mg Rice
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.163mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.013mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.476mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.39mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.093mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 58µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.031mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.096mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.116mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.222mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.097mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.063mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.144mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.164mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.063mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.077g Rice
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0.088g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.076g Rice

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Rice
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
13%
Rice
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
22%
Rice

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.05g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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?
Rice
Rice contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Rice
Rice is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.924g)
Which food is cheaper?
Rice
Rice is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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. Rice - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168878/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.