Nutritional Yeast vs. Cumin
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Cumin
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
cumin
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and cumin:
- Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron, potassium and protein.
- Cumin is an excellent source of calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Cumin has 15% more calories than nutritional yeast - cumin has 375 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in fat and similar to cumin for carbs. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for cumin, 16:39:45 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 39% |
| Fat | 17% | 45% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. Cumin has a little more carbohydrates (7%) than nutritional yeast by weight - cumin has 44.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Nutritional yeast has 156% more dietary fiber than cumin - cumin has 10.5g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than cumin - cumin has 2.3g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 127% more protein than cumin - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cumin and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cumin has 1.5g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cumin has 24 times more Vitamin C than nutritional yeast - cumin has 7.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cumin has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - cumin has 64ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cumin has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - cumin has 3.3mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cumin and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cumin has 5.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.628 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.327 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 4.579 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.435 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 10 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Cumin is an excellent source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than nutritional yeast - cumin has 931mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Cumin has 29 times more iron than nutritional yeast - cumin has 66.4mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Cumin has 87% more potassium than nutritional yeast - cumin has 1788mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, cumin has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Cumin | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 3.103 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 3.103 G |
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Cumin (Spices, cumin seed) .
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FAQ
Does cumin or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Cumin has 20% more calories than nutritional yeast - cumin has 375 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is cumin or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 130% more protein than cumin - cumin has 17.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does cumin or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. cumin has a little more carbohydrates ( 10%) than nutritional yeast by weight - cumin has 44.2g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cumin or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Cumin is a rich source of calcium and it has 30 times more calcium than nutritional yeast - cumin has 931mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does cumin or nutritional yeast contain more iron?
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Cumin has 29 times more iron than nutritional yeast - cumin has 66.4mg of iron in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
Does cumin or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both cumin and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Cumin has 90% more potassium than nutritional yeast - cumin has 1788mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.