Nutritional Yeast vs. Nutmeg
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Nutmeg
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
nutmeg
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and nutmeg:
- Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and potassium.
- Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutmeg has 62% more calories than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 525 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
| Nutritional Yeast | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 41% | 37% |
| Fat | 17% | 60% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. Nutmeg has 20% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 49.3g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Nutritional yeast has 29% more dietary fiber than nutmeg - nutmeg has 20.8g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than nutmeg - nutmeg has 3g 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 592% more protein than nutmeg - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Nutmeg is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 96% less saturated fat than nutmeg - nutmeg has 25.9g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutmeg has 900% more Vitamin C than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Nutmeg and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - nutmeg has 5ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nutritional yeast and nutmeg contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutmeg does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.346 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 1.299 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | ~ |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.16 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 76 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutmeg is an excellent source of calcium and it has 513% more calcium than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Nutmeg has 40% more iron than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 3mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 173% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, nutmeg has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Nutmeg | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.35 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.35 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Nutmeg (Spices, nutmeg, ground) .
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5% | folate (Vit B9) | 5% |
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5% | biotin (Vit B7) | 5% |
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5% | choline | 5% |
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| G | 5% | Starch | 5% | G | |||
| G | 5% | Alcohol | 5% | G | |||
FAQ
Does nutmeg or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutmeg has 60% more calories than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 525 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is nutmeg or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 590% more protein than nutmeg - nutmeg has 5.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does nutmeg or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. nutmeg has 20% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 49.3g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does nutmeg or nutritional yeast contain more calcium?
Nutmeg is a rich source of calcium and it has 510% more calcium than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 184mg of calcium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
Does nutmeg or nutritional yeast contain more iron?
Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Nutmeg has 40% more iron than nutritional yeast - nutmeg has 3mg of iron in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
Does nutmeg or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both nutmeg and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 170% more potassium than nutmeg - nutmeg has 350mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.