Comparing Nutrients in 5 ounces 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	9.04% 262kcal	18% 524kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	1.3% 1.28g	2.7% 2.62g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0% 0g	1.2% 0.39g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	4.25% 0.068g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0% 0g	6.36% 1.1g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	22.3% 29g	15% 19.5g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	3.13% 2.27g	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	24.2% 9.2g	2.24% 0.85g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	60.4% 34g	190% 107g	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	2761% 33mg	0% 0mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	1908% 25mg	0% 0mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	1130% 181mg	0% 0mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	130% 6.52mg	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	1342% 5367μg	0% 0μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	29.5% 0.71μg	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	9.5% 95mg	20% 201mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	38.6% 0.35mg	28.7% 0.26mg	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	71.6% 5.73mg	92% 7.37mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	60.7% 255mg	8.44% 35.4mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	16% 0.37mg	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	21% 147mg	52.6% 369mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	87.5% 2977mg	4.17% 142mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	71% 39μg	102% 56.3μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	319% 4791mg	2.74% 41mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	54% 5.94mg	11% 1.2mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.57% 58g	0.31% 11.6g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Yeast extract spread VS Seitan per 5 oz

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

Lets compare vitamin content per 5 ounces of Yeast extract spread vs Seitan:

• 5 ounces of Yeast extract spread have more Vitamin B1, more Vitamin B2, more Vitamin B3, more Vitamin B5, more Vitamin B9 and more Vitamin B12 than Seitan.
• 5 ounces 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 five ounces.

Comparing minerals per 5 ounces for Yeast extract spread vs Seitan:

• 5 ounces of Yeast extract spread have 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 5 oz of Vital wheat gluten contain 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 5 ounces:

• 5 ounces of Yeast extract spread have 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, more Sugars and 10.8 times more Fiber than Seitan.
• While 5 oz of Vital wheat gluten contain 2 times more Energy, more Omega 3, more Omega 6 and 3.1 times more Protein than Yeast extract spread.
• 5 ounces of Yeast extract spread provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6
• 5 ounces of Seitan provide inadequate amounts of Fiber