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Yeast vs. Taro — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Yeast and Taro

  • Taro has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Yeast.
  • Yeast covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 908% more than Taro.
  • Yeast has 160 times more Vitamin B2 than Taro. While Yeast has 4mg of Vitamin B2, Taro has only 0.025mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Taro, raw.

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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
7
:
3
Taro
Contains more Iron +294.5%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +658.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains more Zinc +3352.2%
Contains more Copper +153.5%
Contains more Selenium +1028.6%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%
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 13% 21% 24% 36% 53% 2% 7% 58% 50% 4%
Contains more Iron +294.5%
Contains more Magnesium +63.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +658.3%
Contains more Potassium +61.6%
Contains more Zinc +3352.2%
Contains more Copper +153.5%
Contains more Selenium +1028.6%
Contains more Calcium +43.3%
Contains less Sodium -78.4%
Contains more Manganese +22.8%

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
7
:
4
Taro
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Folate +10536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%
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 5% 48% 0% 15% 24% 6% 12% 19% 66% 17% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +11468.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +15900%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6600%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4355.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +430%
Contains more Folate +10536.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1400%
Contains more Vitamin K +150%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
4
:
1
Taro
Contains more Protein +2596%
Contains more Fats +3705%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Other +370.8%
Contains more Water +1290.6%
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
26% 71%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 26.46 g
Water: 70.64 g
Other: 1.2 g
Contains more Protein +2596%
Contains more Fats +3705%
Contains more Carbs +55.8%
Contains more Other +370.8%
Contains more Water +1290.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
1
:
2
Taro
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26831.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.2%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
29% 11% 59%
Saturated Fat: 0.041 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.016 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.083 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26831.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +388.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Taro Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 22.36g Taro
Protein 40.44g 1.5g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 0.2g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 26.46g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 112kcal Yeast
Sugar 0g 0.4g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 4.1g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 43mg Taro
Iron 2.17mg 0.55mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 33mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 84mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 591mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 11mg Taro
Zinc 7.94mg 0.23mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.172mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.383mg Taro
Selenium 7.9µg 0.7µg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 76IU Taro
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Taro
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg Taro
Vitamin C 0.3mg 4.5mg Taro
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.095mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.025mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.6mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.303mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.283mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 22µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1µg Taro
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.023mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.069mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.054mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.111mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.067mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.02mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.082mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.082mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.034mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.041g Taro
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0.016g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.083g Taro

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Taro
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
18%
Taro
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
26%
Taro

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Taro
Taro contains less Sodium (difference - 40mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Taro
Taro is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.96g)
Which food is cheaper?
Taro
Taro is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Taro - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169308/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.