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Yeast vs. Spaghetti — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yeast and Spaghetti?

  • Spaghetti has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Yeast.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 914% higher.
  • Yeast has 334 times more Folate than Spaghetti. Yeast has 2340µg of Folate, while Spaghetti has 7µg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +334%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +998.3%
Contains more Potassium +2070.5%
Contains more Zinc +1456.9%
Contains more Copper +336%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Selenium +234.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.322
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% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Contains more Calcium +328.6%
Contains more Iron +334%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +998.3%
Contains more Potassium +2070.5%
Contains more Zinc +1456.9%
Contains more Copper +336%
Contains less Sodium -98%
Contains more Selenium +234.2%
Equal in Manganese - 0.322

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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2961.2%
Contains more Folate +33328.6%
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% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +54850%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +19900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +9950%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +11953.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2961.2%
Contains more Folate +33328.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +597.2%
Contains more Fats +718.3%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Other +1917.9%
Contains more Water +1123%
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
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 g
Contains more Protein +597.2%
Contains more Fats +718.3%
Contains more Carbs +33.6%
Contains more Other +1917.9%
Contains more Water +1123%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3189.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1817.6%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3189.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -82.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1817.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Spaghetti
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 Spaghetti Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 29.06g Spaghetti
Protein 40.44g 5.8g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 0.93g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 30.86g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 158kcal Yeast
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0g 0.56g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 1.8g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 7mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 0.5mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 18mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 58mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 44mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 1mg Spaghetti
Zinc 7.94mg 0.51mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.1mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.322mg Spaghetti
Selenium 7.9µg 26.4µg Spaghetti
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.02mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.02mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.4mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.112mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.049mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 7µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.083mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.206mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.228mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.44mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.133mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.065mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.297mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.262mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.132mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.176g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0.131g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.326g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Spaghetti
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
3%
Spaghetti
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
30%
Spaghetti

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.825g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.