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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.
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +83%
Contains more Zinc +656.2%
Contains more Copper +296.4%
Contains more Manganese +1542.1%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +492.4%
Equal in Sodium - 47
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 12% 60% 32% 123% 47% 7% 29% 37% 3% 256%
Contains more Iron +35.6%
Contains more Magnesium +22.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +123.5%
Contains more Potassium +83%
Contains more Zinc +656.2%
Contains more Copper +296.4%
Contains more Manganese +1542.1%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +492.4%
Equal in Sodium - 47

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
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +28821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2683.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +23300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3028.6%
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 4% 0% 0% 4% 10% 29% 352% 30% 227% 8% 274% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +28821.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3178.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2683.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.9%
Contains more Folate +23300%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3028.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +43.4%
Contains more Fats +489.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1126%
Contains more Other +45.5%
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 Protein +43.4%
Contains more Fats +489.9%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +1126%
Contains more Other +45.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1673.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2270.6%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
39% 23% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.42 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.243 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.403 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1673.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -58%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 0g Yeast
Protein 40.44g 28.21g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 1.29g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 0g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 132kcal Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 0g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 37mg Skipjack tuna
Iron 2.17mg 1.6mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 44mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 285mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 522mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 47mg Skipjack tuna
Zinc 7.94mg 1.05mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.11mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.019mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 46.8µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A 0IU 60IU Skipjack tuna
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1mg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.038mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.122mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 18.756mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.485mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.981mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 10µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 2.19µg Skipjack tuna
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.316mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 1.237mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 1.3mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 2.293mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 2.59mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.835mg Skipjack tuna
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 1.101mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 1.453mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.83mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 60mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.42g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.237g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.091g Skipjack tuna
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.017g Skipjack tuna
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0.243g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.403g Skipjack tuna

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Skipjack tuna
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
78%
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.