Cranberry Juice vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Cranberry Juice and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cranberry juice
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in cranberry juice and nutritional yeast:
- Cranberry juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than nutritional yeast.
- 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, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutritional yeast is high in calories and cranberry juice has 86% less calories than nutritional yeast - cranberry juice has 46 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, cranberry juice is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and lighter in fat compared to nutritional yeast per calorie. Cranberry juice has a macronutrient ratio of 3:95:2 and for nutritional yeast, 41:42:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Cranberry Juice | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 95% | 42% |
| Fat | 2% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and cranberry juice has 70% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - cranberry juice has 12.2g 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 268 times more dietary fiber than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.1g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 12.1g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has 102 times more protein than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Cranberry juice and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - cranberry juice has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Cranberry juice has signficantly more Vitamin C than nutritional yeast - cranberry juice has 9.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Cranberry juice and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - cranberry juice has 2ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Cranberry juice has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - cranberry juice has 1.2mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Cranberry juice and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - cranberry juice has 5.1ug 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.
| Cranberry Juice | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.009 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.018 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 0.091 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | ~ | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.052 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 1 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has 275% more calcium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 8mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 768% more iron than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.25mg 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 11 times more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both cranberry juice and nutritional yeast contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Cranberry Juice | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.042 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.042 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by weight, but sometimes 100g isn't that intuitive of a measurement for food. View a custom portion comparison (e.g. cups, oz, package).
You can try adding or subtracting the amount of either Cranberry Juice or Nutritional Yeast .
Note: The specific food items compared are: Cranberry Juice (Cranberry juice, unsweetened) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
Cranberry Juice g
()
|
Daily Values (%) |
Nutritional Yeast g
()
|
|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCAL % |
|
5% | calories | 5% |
|
KCAL % | |
| G % |
|
5% | carbohydrates | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | dietary fiber | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | sugar | 5% | G | |||
| G % |
|
5% | total fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G % |
|
5% | saturated fat | 5% |
|
G % | |
| G | 5% | monounsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | polyunsaturated fat | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | trans fat | 5% | G | |||
| MG | 5% | cholesterol | 5% | MG | |||
| MG % |
|
5% | sodium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| 5% | Vitamins and Minerals | 5% | |||||
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin A | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin C | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| IU % |
|
5% | Vitamin D | 5% |
|
IU % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | calcium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | iron | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | magnesium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | potassium | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | thiamin (Vit B1) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | riboflavin (Vit B2) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | niacin (Vit B3) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B6 | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | pantothenic acid (Vit B5) | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin B12 | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | Vitamin E | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | Vitamin K | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| G % |
|
5% | protein | 5% |
|
G % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | choline | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | chlorine | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | chromium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | copper | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | fluoride | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | iodine | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | manganese | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | molybdenum | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | phosphorus | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| UG % |
|
5% | selenium | 5% |
|
UG % | |
| MG % |
|
5% | zinc | 5% |
|
MG % | |
| G | 5% | Water | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does cranberry juice or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutritional yeast is high in calories and cranberry juice has 90% less calories than nutritional yeast - cranberry juice has 46 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is cranberry juice or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 102 times more protein than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 0.39g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does cranberry juice or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and cranberry juice has 70% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - cranberry juice has 12.2g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does cranberry juice or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 11 times more potassium than cranberry juice - cranberry juice has 77mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.