Boiled Egg vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Boiled Egg and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
boiled egg
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in boiled egg and nutritional yeast:
- Both boiled egg and nutritional yeast are high in calories and protein.
- Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin D and calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has 69% less saturated fat than boiled egg.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both boiled egg and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 110% more calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, boiled egg is lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to nutritional yeast per calorie. Boiled egg has a macronutrient ratio of 34:3:64 and for nutritional yeast, 41:42:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Boiled Egg | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 34% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 3% | 42% |
| Fat | 64% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 97% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - boiled egg has 1.1g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than boiled egg - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1.1g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both boiled egg and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 221% more protein than boiled egg - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutritional yeast has 69% less saturated fat than boiled egg - boiled egg has 3.3g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
cholesterol
Boiled egg is high in cholesterol and nutritional yeast has less cholesterol than boiled egg - boiled egg has 373mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and boiled egg contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and boiled egg does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin A and it has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - boiled egg has 149ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Boiled egg is a great source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than nutritional yeast - boiled egg has 87iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Boiled egg has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - boiled egg has 1mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Boiled egg and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - boiled egg has 0.3ug 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.
| Boiled Egg | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.066 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.513 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 0.064 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.398 MG | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.121 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 44 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.11 UG | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Boiled egg is a great source of calcium and it has 67% more calcium than nutritional yeast - boiled egg has 50mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 82% more iron than boiled egg - boiled egg has 1.2mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 658% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, boiled egg has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Boiled Egg | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 1.188 G | 0.017 G |
| other omega 6 | 0.149 G | ~ |
| Total | 1.337 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Boiled Egg (Egg, whole, cooked, hard-boiled) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does boiled egg or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both boiled egg and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 110% more calories than boiled egg - boiled egg has 155 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is boiled egg or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both boiled egg and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 220% more protein than boiled egg - boiled egg has 12.6g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does boiled egg or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and boiled egg has 100% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - boiled egg has 1.1g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does boiled egg or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 660% more potassium than boiled egg - boiled egg has 126mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.