Comparing Nutrients in 1 kilogram Yeast extract spread VS Seitan

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Yeast extract spread	52%	4%	44%
Seitan	81%	4%	15%

Macro Nutrients

	Yeast extract spread	Seitan	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	63.8% 1850kcal	128% 3700kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	9.28% 9g	19% 18.5g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0% 0g	8.5% 2.72g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	30% 0.48g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0% 0g	45% 7.63g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	157% 204g	106% 138g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	22% 16g	0% 0g	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	Limit added sugars in the diet to less than 10% of total calories [Guidelines 2020]
Fructose	0% 0g	NA	72.5g per day for Men 19-50 years	≤50g/day or ~10% of energy has no deleterious effect on lipid and glucose control and of ≤100g/day does not influence body weight[PMC2991323]
Glucose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	% 0g	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	171% 65g	15.8% 6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	426% 239g	1342% 752g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Yeast extract spread	Seitan	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	19479% 234mg	0% 0mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	13462% 175mg	0% 0mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	7969% 1275mg	0% 0mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	920% 46mg	0% 0mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pyridoxine
Vitamin B7	NA	NA	30μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Biotin
Vitamin B9	9465% 37860μg	0% 0μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	208% 5μg	0% 0μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	90mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Ascorbic acid
Vitamin D	0% 0IU	0% 0IU	600IU per day for Men 19-50 years	Calciferol, cholecalciferol, ergocalciferol
Vitamin E	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	15mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Tocopherols and Tocotrienols
Vitamin K	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Yeast extract spread	Seitan	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	67% 670mg	142% 1420mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	272% 2.45mg	202% 1.82mg	0.9mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Fluoride	NA	NA	4000μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Fluoride is a mineral that helps prevent tooth decay and helps keep your bones strong. [RDA]
Iron	505% 40.4mg	650% 52mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	429% 1800mg	59.5% 250mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	113% 2.6mg	NA	2.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Molybdenum	NA	NA	45μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Molybdenum is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods [RDA]
Phosphorus	149% 1040mg	371% 2600mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	618% 21000mg	29.4% 1000mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	502% 276μg	722% 397μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	2253% 33800mg	19.3% 290mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	381% 42mg	77.3% 8.5mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	11% 409g	2.2% 82g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Yeast extract spread VS Seitan per 1 kg

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 1 kg of Yeast extract spread versus 1 kg of Seitan to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 1 kilogram of Yeast extract spread vs Seitan:

• 1 kilogram of Yeast extract spread has more Vitamin B1, more Vitamin B2, more Vitamin B3, more Vitamin B5, more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin B12 than Seitan.
• 1 kilogram of Seitan have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B9 and Vitamin B12
• Both Yeast extract spread as well as Vital wheat gluten have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in one kilogram.

Comparing minerals per 1 kilogram for Yeast extract spread vs Seitan:

• 1 kilogram of Yeast extract spread has 1.3 times more Copper, 7.2 times more Magnesium, 21 times more Potassium, 116.6 times more Sodium and 4.9 times more Zinc than Seitan.
• While 1 kg of Vital wheat gluten contains 2.1 times more Calcium, 1.3 times more Iron, 2.5 times more Phosphorus and 1.4 times more Selenium than Yeast extract spread.

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 1 kilogram:

• 1 kilogram of Yeast extract spread has 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, more Sugars and 10.8 times more Fiber than Seitan.
• While 1 kg of Vital wheat gluten contains 2 times more Energy, more Omega 3, more Omega 6 and 3.1 times more Protein than Yeast extract spread.
• 1 kilogram of Yeast extract spread provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6
• 1 kilogram of Seitan provide inadequate amounts of Fiber