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Yeast vs. Tamale — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Yeast and Tamale

  • Tamale has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 912% more.
  • Yeast has 156 times more Folate than Tamale. Yeast has 2340µg of Folate, while Tamale has 15µg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Tamales (Navajo).

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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
10
:
0
Tamale
Contains more Iron +77.9%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.4%
Contains more Potassium +629%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Zinc +436.5%
Contains more Copper +592.1%
Contains more Manganese +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Calcium - 29
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 9% 46% 16% 43% 12% 56% 41% 21% 23% 33%
Contains more Iron +77.9%
Contains more Magnesium +145.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +543.4%
Contains more Potassium +629%
Contains less Sodium -88.1%
Contains more Zinc +436.5%
Contains more Copper +592.1%
Contains more Manganese +79.3%
Contains more Selenium +31.7%
Equal in Calcium - 29

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
8
:
2
Tamale
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +949%
Contains more Folate +15500%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +671.4%
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% 0% 0% 6% 13% 19% 30% 13% 33% 12% 68% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +4900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2428.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6485.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +949%
Contains more Folate +15500%
Contains more Vitamin C +466.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +671.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
4
:
1
Tamale
Contains more Protein +543.9%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Contains more Other +309.4%
Contains more Water +1240.6%
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% 6% 18% 68%
Protein: 6.28 g
Fats: 6.12 g
Carbs: 18.12 g
Water: 68.1 g
Other: 1.38 g
Contains more Protein +543.9%
Contains more Fats +24.3%
Contains more Carbs +127.5%
Contains more Other +309.4%
Contains more Water +1240.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
:
1
Tamale
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3947.1%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
41% 47% 12%
Saturated Fat: 2.396 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2.739 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.688 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -58.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +57.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3947.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Tamale Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 15.02g Tamale
Protein 40.44g 6.28g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 6.12g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 18.12g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 153kcal Yeast
Starch 12.27g Tamale
Fructose 0.17g Tamale
Sugar 0g 0.99g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 3.1g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 29mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 1.22mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 22mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 99mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 131mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 427mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 1.48mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.063mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.174mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 6µg Yeast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.7mg Tamale
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.05mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.08mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.59mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.205mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.143mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 15µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.54µg Tamale
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.052mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.239mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.271mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.568mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.427mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.15mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.275mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.318mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.196mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 17mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 2.396g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 2.739g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.688g Tamale
Omega-3 - ALA 0.029g Tamale

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Tamale
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
16%
Tamale
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
30%
Tamale

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.99g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 376mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 17mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 82)
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 cheaper?
Tamale
Tamale is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Tamale - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167636/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.