Nutritional Yeast vs. Tomato
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Tomato
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
tomato
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and tomato:
- Both tomato and nutritional yeast are high in potassium.
- 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 protein.
- Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Nutritional yeast is high in calories and tomato has 94% less calories than nutritional yeast - tomato has 18 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, nutritional yeast is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to tomato per calorie. Nutritional yeast has a macronutrient ratio of 41:42:17 and for tomato, 17:74:9 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Nutritional Yeast | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42% | 74% |
| Fat | 17% | 9% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 91% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - tomato has 3.9g 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 21 times more dietary fiber than tomato - tomato has 1.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than tomato - tomato has 2.6g 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 44 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Tomato and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - tomato has 0.03g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Tomato is a great source of Vitamin C and it has 44 times more Vitamin C than nutritional yeast - tomato has 13.7mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Tomato has more Vitamin A than nutritional yeast - tomato has 42ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Tomato has more Vitamin E than nutritional yeast - tomato has 0.54mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Tomato and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - tomato has 7.9ug 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.
| Nutritional Yeast | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.037 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.019 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 0.594 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 0.089 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.08 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | 15 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has 200% more calcium than tomato - tomato has 10mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 704% more iron than tomato - tomato has 0.27mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both tomato and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 303% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, tomato has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Nutritional Yeast | Tomato | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.08 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.08 G |
Customize your serving size
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Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Tomato (Tomatoes, red, ripe, raw, year round average) .
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FAQ
Does tomato or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Nutritional yeast is high in calories and tomato has 90% less calories than nutritional yeast - tomato has 18 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is tomato or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 44 times more protein than tomato - tomato has 0.88g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does tomato or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and tomato has 90% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - tomato has 3.9g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does tomato or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Both tomato and nutritional yeast are high in potassium. Nutritional yeast has 300% more potassium than tomato - tomato has 237mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.