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Yeast vs. Cayenne pepper — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yeast and Cayenne pepper?

  • Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, yet Cayenne pepper is richer in Vitamin A RAE, Vitamin E , Vitamin C, Manganese, Vitamin B6, and Iron.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 888% higher.
  • Yeast has 22 times more Folate than Cayenne pepper. Yeast has 2340µg of Folate, while Cayenne pepper has 106µg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Spices, pepper, red or cayenne 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.
Yeast
Yeast
3
:
7
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +220.2%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Calcium +393.3%
Contains more Iron +259.4%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +110.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Manganese +541%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Cayenne pepper
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 45% 293% 109% 126% 178% 4% 68% 125% 261% 48%
Contains more Phosphorus +117.4%
Contains more Zinc +220.2%
Contains more Copper +16.9%
Contains more Calcium +393.3%
Contains more Iron +259.4%
Contains more Magnesium +181.5%
Contains more Potassium +110.9%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Manganese +541%
Contains more Selenium +11.4%

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
Yeast
6
:
5
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3250.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362%
Contains more Folate +2107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%
Yeast
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%
Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2497% 597% 0% 255% 82% 213% 164% 0% 566% 80% 0% 201%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3250.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +335.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +362%
Contains more Folate +2107.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +25366.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +63.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +19975%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
4
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains more Protein +236.7%
Contains more Fats +126.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Equal in Other - 6.04
Yeast
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
Cayenne pepper
12% 17% 57% 8% 6%
Protein: 12.01 g
Fats: 17.27 g
Carbs: 56.63 g
Water: 8.05 g
Other: 6.04 g
Contains more Protein +236.7%
Contains more Fats +126.9%
Contains more Carbs +37.4%
Contains more Water +58.5%
Equal in Other - 6.04

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
2
:
1
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49135.3%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Cayenne pepper
23% 19% 58%
Saturated Fat: 3.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.75 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.37 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +56.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +49135.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Cayenne pepper Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 29.43g Cayenne pepper
Protein 40.44g 12.01g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 17.27g Cayenne pepper
Carbs 41.22g 56.63g Cayenne pepper
Calories 325kcal 318kcal Yeast
Sugar 0g 10.34g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 27.2g Cayenne pepper
Calcium 30mg 148mg Cayenne pepper
Iron 2.17mg 7.8mg Cayenne pepper
Magnesium 54mg 152mg Cayenne pepper
Phosphorus 637mg 293mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 2014mg Cayenne pepper
Sodium 51mg 30mg Cayenne pepper
Zinc 7.94mg 2.48mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.373mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 2mg Cayenne pepper
Selenium 7.9µg 8.8µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A 0IU 41610IU Cayenne pepper
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2081µg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin E 0mg 29.83mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin C 0.3mg 76.4mg Cayenne pepper
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.328mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.919mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 8.701mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 2.45mg Cayenne pepper
Folate 2340µg 106µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 80.3µg Cayenne pepper
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 3.26g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 2.75g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 8.37g Cayenne pepper

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Cayenne pepper
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
388%
Cayenne pepper
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
125%
Cayenne pepper

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.34g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cayenne pepper - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170932/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.