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Yeast vs. Swiss cheese — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between yeast and Swiss cheese

  • Yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, Swiss cheese is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Yeast covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 915% more than Swiss cheese.
  • Yeast has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cheese, swiss.

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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 24% 267% 6.4% 4.9% 16% 119% 246% 24% 3.4% 164%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +63.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1226.4%
Contains more IronIron +1569.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +827.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +81.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -72.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2866.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +279.7%
~equal in Phosphorus ~574mg

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 0% 96% 12% 0% 2.8% 70% 1.2% 21% 16% 383% 3.5% 7.5% 8.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +99809.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1224.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +62712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3724.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2012.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +23300%
Contains more CholineCholine +106.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +4271.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
27% 31% 38% 3%
Protein: 26.96 g
Fats: 30.99 g
Carbs: 1.44 g
Water: 37.63 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +2762.5%
Contains more OtherOther +89.6%
Contains more FatsFats +307.2%
Contains more WaterWater +640.7%

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
66% 29% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.227 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.046 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.341 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +86.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +7788.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Swiss cheese DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.011mg 915%
Folate 2340µg 10µg 583%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.302mg 284%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.353mg 263%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.064mg 251%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 3.06µg 125%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.071mg 110%
Fiber 26.9g 0g 108%
Calcium 30mg 890mg 86%
Saturated fat 1.001g 18.227g 78%
Copper 0.436mg 0.047mg 43%
Selenium 7.9µg 30µg 40%
Fats 7.61g 30.99g 36%
Vitamin A 0µg 288µg 32%
Zinc 7.94mg 4.37mg 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 93mg 31%
Protein 40.44g 26.96g 27%
Iron 2.17mg 0.13mg 26%
Potassium 955mg 72mg 26%
Carbs 41.22g 1.44g 13%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.026mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 8.046g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.341g 9%
Phosphorus 637mg 574mg 9%
Sodium 51mg 187mg 6%
Magnesium 54mg 33mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg 4%
Choline 32mg 15.5mg 3%
Calories 325kcal 393kcal 3%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.4µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 1.44g N/A
Trans fat 0.987g N/A
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.401mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 1.038mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 1.537mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 2.959mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 2.585mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.784mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 1.662mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 2.139mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 1.065mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.125g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.018g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.734g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Swiss cheese
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
48%
Swiss cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
87%
Swiss cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 93mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 136mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.226g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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 Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Swiss cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171251/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.