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Yeast vs. Skipjack tuna — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between yeast and skipjack tuna

  • Yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, fiber, zinc, and phosphorus; however, skipjack tuna is higher in vitamin B12 and selenium.
  • Yeast covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 913% more than skipjack tuna.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Fish, tuna, skipjack, fresh, cooked, dry heat.

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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 31% 11% 46% 60% 37% 29% 122% 6.1% 2.5% 255%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +22.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +83%
Contains more IronIron +35.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +296.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +656.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +123.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1542.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +23.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +492.4%
~equal in Sodium ~47mg

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 3.3% 6% 0% 0% 9.5% 28% 352% 29% 226% 274% 0% 7.5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +28821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2683.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +23300%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3028.6%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

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
28% 62% 8%
Protein: 28.21 g
Fats: 1.29 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 62.28 g
Other: 8.22 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.4%
Contains more FatsFats +489.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1126%
Contains more OtherOther +45.5%

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
39% 23% 38%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.42 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.403 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1673.3%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -58%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2270.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Skipjack tuna DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.038mg 913%
Folate 2340µg 10µg 583%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.122mg 298%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.485mg 260%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 18.756mg 134%
Fiber 26.9g 0g 108%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 2.19µg 88%
Selenium 7.9µg 46.8µg 71%
Zinc 7.94mg 1.05mg 63%
Phosphorus 637mg 285mg 50%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.981mg 40%
Copper 0.436mg 0.11mg 36%
Protein 40.44g 28.21g 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg 20%
Carbs 41.22g 0g 14%
Potassium 955mg 522mg 13%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.019mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 0.243g 10%
Calories 325kcal 132kcal 10%
Fats 7.61g 1.29g 10%
Iron 2.17mg 1.6mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Saturated fat 1.001g 0.42g 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.403g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg 2%
Magnesium 54mg 44mg 2%
Calcium 30mg 37mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 14.32g 0g N/A
Sodium 51mg 47mg 0%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.316mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 1.237mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 1.3mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 2.293mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 2.59mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.835mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 1.101mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 1.453mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.83mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Skipjack tuna
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
72%
Skipjack tuna
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
60%
Skipjack tuna

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 60mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $6.2)
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 Sugar?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.581g)

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. Skipjack tuna - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172005/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.