Raw Beef vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Raw Beef and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
raw beef
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in raw beef and nutritional yeast:
- Both raw beef and nutritional yeast are high in calories, potassium and protein.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both raw beef and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Raw beef is very similar to nutritional yeast for calories - raw beef has 332 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, raw beef is much lighter in protein, much lighter in carbs and much heavier in fat compared to nutritional yeast per calorie. Raw beef has a macronutrient ratio of 18:0:82 and for nutritional yeast, 41:42:17 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Raw Beef | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | ~ | 42% |
| Fat | 82% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and raw beef has less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - nutritional yeast has 41.2g of total carbs per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than raw beef - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both raw beef and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 182% more protein than raw beef - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Raw beef is high in saturated fat and nutritional yeast has 91% less saturated fat than raw beef - raw beef has 11.8g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Nutritional yeast has signficantly less trans fat than raw beef - raw beef has 1.8g of trans fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
cholesterol
Nutritional yeast has less cholesterol than raw beef - raw beef has 78mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and raw beef contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and raw beef does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Raw beef and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - raw beef has 4ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Raw beef and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin D - raw beef has 3iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Raw beef and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - raw beef has 0.17mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Raw beef and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - raw beef has 2.9ug 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.
| Raw Beef | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.044 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.151 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 3.382 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.278 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 9 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.07 UG | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Raw beef and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of calcium - raw beef has 24mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 32% more iron than raw beef - raw beef has 1.6mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both raw beef and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 338% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, raw beef has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Raw Beef | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.019 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.577 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.596 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Raw Beef (Beef, ground, 70% lean meat / 30% fat, raw) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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FAQ
Does raw beef or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both raw beef and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Raw beef is quite similar to nutritional yeast for calories - raw beef has 332 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is raw beef or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both raw beef and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 180% more protein than raw beef - raw beef has 14.4g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does nutritional yeast or raw beef have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and raw beef has fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbs for 100g and raw beef has no carbs..
Does raw beef or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both raw beef and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 340% more potassium than raw beef - raw beef has 218mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.