Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces Yeast VS Compressed Yeast

Macros Ratio

	Protein	Fat	Carbs
Yeast	41%	17%	42%
Compressed Yeast	27%	14%	59%

Macro Nutrients

	Yeast	Compressed Yeast	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Energy	16% 461kcal	5.13% 149kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	11% 10.8g	2.78% 2.7g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	4.43% 1.4g	1.08% 0.34g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	0% 0g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0.14% 0.024g	0.033% 0.006g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	45% 58.4g	19.7% 25.7g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	0% 0g	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	NA	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	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sucrose	NA	NA	g per day for Men 19-50 years
Fiber	100% 38g	30.2% 11.5g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	102% 57.3g	21.3% 12g	56g per day for Men 19-50 years

Vitamins

	Yeast	Compressed Yeast	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Vitamin A	0% 0μg	0% 0μg	900μg per day for Men 19-50 years	RAE, retinol activity equivalents
Vitamin B1	1298% 15.6mg	222% 2.66mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	436% 5.67mg	123% 1.6mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	356% 57mg	109% 17.4mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	383% 19mg	139% 6.95mg	5mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Pantothenic acid
Vitamin B6	164% 2.13mg	47% 0.61mg	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	829% 3317μg	278% 1113μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	4.13% 0.099μg	0.59% 0.014μg	2.4μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Cobalamin
Vitamin C	0.47% 0.43mg	0.16% 0.14mg	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	0.47% 0.57μg	0% 0μg	120μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Phytomenadione or phylloquinone

Minerals

	Yeast	Compressed Yeast	Recommended Dietary Allowance
Calcium	4.25% 42.5mg	2.7% 27mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	68.7% 0.62mg	23.3% 0.21mg	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	38.4% 3.08mg	57.6% 4.6mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	18.2% 76.5mg	13.5% 56.7mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	19.2% 0.44mg	12.3% 0.28mg	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	129% 903mg	68% 476mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	40% 1354mg	25% 852mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	20.4% 11μg	21% 11.5μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	4.8% 72.3mg	2.83% 42.5mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	102% 11.3mg	128% 14mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	0.19% 7.2g	2.64% 98g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Yeast VS Compressed Yeast per 5 oz

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 5 oz of Yeast versus 5 oz of Compressed Yeast to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Yeast vs Compressed Yeast:

• 5 ounces of Yeast have 5.8 times more Vitamin B1, 3.5 times more Vitamin B2, 3.3 times more Vitamin B3, 2.8 times more Vitamin B5, 3.5 times more Vitamin B6, 3 times more Vitamin B9 and 7 times more Vitamin B12 than Compressed Yeast.
• 5 ounces of Compressed Yeast have insufficient amounts of Vitamin B12
• Both Baker Yeast as well as Compressed Baker Yeast have insufficient amounts of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin K in five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Yeast vs Compressed Yeast:

• 5 ounces of Yeast have 1.6 times more Calcium, 2.9 times more Copper, 1.4 times more Magnesium, 1.6 times more Manganese, 1.9 times more Phosphorus, 1.6 times more Potassium and 1.7 times more Sodium than Compressed Yeast.
• While 5 oz of Compressed Baker Yeast contain 1.5 times more Iron and 1.3 times more Zinc than Baker Yeast.
• Both Yeast and Compressed Yeast contain similar levels of Selenium per five ounces.
• 5 ounces of Compressed Yeast lack sufficient amounts of Calcium

Comparison of macro-nutrients per 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Yeast have 3.1 times more Energy, 4 times more Fat, 4.1 times more Saturated Fat, 2.3 times more Carbohydrate, 3.3 times more Fiber and 4.8 times more Protein than Compressed Yeast.
• Both Baker Yeast as well as Compressed Baker Yeast provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6 in five ounces.