Comparing Nutrients in 100 grams 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	6.38% 185kcal	12.8% 370kcal	2900kcal per day for Men 19-50 years
Fat	0.93% 0.9g	1.9% 1.85g	97g per day for Men 19-50 years
Saturated Fat	0% 0g	0.85% 0.27g	32g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 3	0% 0g	3% 0.048g	1.6g per day for Men 19-50 years
Omega 6	0% 0g	4.5% 0.76g	17g per day for Men 19-50 years
Cholesterol	0% 0mg	0% 0mg	290mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Carbohydrate	15.7% 20.4g	10.6% 13.8g	130g per day for Men 19-50 years
Sugars	2.2% 1.6g	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	17% 6.5g	1.58% 0.6g	38g per day for Men 19-50 years
Protein	42.6% 24g	134% 75g	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	1948% 23.4mg	0% 0mg	1.2mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	1346% 17.5mg	0% 0mg	1.3mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Riboflavin
Vitamin B3	797% 128mg	0% 0mg	16mg per day for Men 19-50 years	Niacin, nicotinic acid, niacinamide
Vitamin B5	92% 4.6mg	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	947% 3786μg	0% 0μg	400μg per day for Men 19-50 years	Folates and Folic Acid
Vitamin B12	21% 0.5μg	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	6.7% 67mg	14% 142mg	1000mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Copper	27.2% 0.25mg	20.2% 0.18mg	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	50.5% 4.04mg	65% 5.2mg	8mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Magnesium	43% 180mg	5.95% 25mg	420mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Manganese	11.3% 0.26mg	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	15% 104mg	37% 260mg	700mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Potassium	61.8% 2100mg	2.94% 100mg	3400mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Selenium	50% 27.6μg	72% 39.7μg	55μg per day for Men 19-50 years
Sodium	225% 3380mg	1.93% 29mg	1500mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Zinc	38% 4.2mg	7.73% 0.85mg	11mg per day for Men 19-50 years
Water	1.1% 41g	0.22% 8.2g	3700g per day for Men 19-50 years

Nutrient Comparison: Yeast extract spread VS Seitan per 100 g

Compare the macro and micronutrient content in 100 g of Yeast extract spread versus 100 g of Seitan to make informed dietary choices. Explore their nutritional differences and benefits.

Lets compare vitamin content per 100 grams of Yeast extract spread vs Seitan:

• 100 grams 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.
• 100 grams 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 100 grams.

Comparing minerals per 100 grams for Yeast extract spread vs Seitan:

• 100 grams 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 100 g 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 100 grams:

• 100 grams of Yeast extract spread have 1.5 times more Carbohydrate, more Sugars and 10.8 times more Fiber than Seitan.
• While 100 g 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.
• 100 grams of Yeast extract spread provide inadequate amounts of Omega 3 and Omega 6
• 100 grams of Seitan provide inadequate amounts of Fiber