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Yeast vs. Wheat gluten — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between yeast and wheat gluten?

  • Yeast is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, zinc, and phosphorus, yet wheat gluten is higher in selenium.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 916% more.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Vital wheat gluten types in this article.

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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 18% 43% 8.8% 195% 61% 23% 111% 3.8% 0% 217%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +116%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +855%
Contains more CopperCopper +139.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +834.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +145%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373.3%
Contains more IronIron +139.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -43.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +402.5%

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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~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
75% 2% 14% 8%
Protein: 75.16 g
Fats: 1.85 g
Carbs: 13.79 g
Water: 8.2 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more FatsFats +311.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +198.9%
Contains more OtherOther +465%
Contains more ProteinProtein +85.9%
Contains more WaterWater +61.4%

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
22% 13% 65%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.272 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.156 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.81 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2662.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4664.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Wheat gluten DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0mg 916%
Folate 2340µg 0µg 585%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0mg 308%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0mg 270%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0mg 251%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0mg 115%
Fiber 26.9g 0.6g 105%
Protein 40.44g 75.16g 69%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.85mg 64%
Selenium 7.9µg 39.7µg 58%
Phosphorus 637mg 260mg 54%
Iron 2.17mg 5.2mg 38%
Copper 0.436mg 0.182mg 28%
Potassium 955mg 100mg 25%
Manganese 0.312mg 14%
Calcium 30mg 142mg 11%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 0.156g 10%
Carbs 41.22g 13.79g 9%
Fats 7.61g 1.85g 9%
Magnesium 54mg 25mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.81g 5%
Saturated fat 1.001g 0.272g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Calories 325kcal 370kcal 2%
Sodium 51mg 29mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 13.19g N/A
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Wheat gluten
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
0%
Wheat gluten
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
68%
Wheat gluten

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.729g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat gluten
Wheat gluten 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 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. Wheat gluten - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168147/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.