Beef vs Yeast extract spread
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Yeast extract spread is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Beef 158
Yeast extract 185
Protein (g)
Beef 27.3
Yeast extract 23.9
Carbs (g)
Beef 0
Yeast extract 20.4
Fat (g)
Beef 4.65
Yeast extract 0.900
Fiber (g)
Beef 0
Yeast extract 6.50
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmered — 27.3g vs 23.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmered — 158 vs 185 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Yeast extract spread scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Beef | Yeast extract spread | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 158 kcal | 185 kcal | -15% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 66.9 g | 40.9 g | +64% |
| Protein | 27.3 g | 23.9 g | +14% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 4.65 g | 0.900 g | +417% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 0 g | 20.4 g | -100% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g | 6.50 g | -100% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 1.44 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.960 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.270 g | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 716 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.160 mg | 23.4 mg | -99% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.97 mg | 17.5 mg | -83% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 3.92 mg | 128 mg | -97% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.56 mg | 4.60 mg | -66% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.391 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 83.0 ug | 3786 ug | -98% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 2993 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | 513 mg | 65.1 mg | +688% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 24.9 ug | 0.500 ug | +4880% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.080 mg | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 1.10 ug | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 19.0 mg | 67.0 mg | -72% |
| Iron, Fe | 5.80 mg | 4.04 mg | +44% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 12.0 mg | 180 mg | -93% |
| Phosphorus, P | 304 mg | 104 mg | +192% |
| Potassium, K | 135 mg | 2100 mg | -94% |
| Sodium, Na | 94.0 mg | 3380 mg | -97% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.84 mg | 4.19 mg | -32% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.564 mg | 0.245 mg | +130% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.185 mg | 0.261 mg | -29% |
| Selenium, Se | 168 ug | 27.6 ug | +509% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 663 kj | 775 kj | -14% |
| Ash | 1.31 g | 13.9 g | -91% |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 1.60 g | -100% |
| Sucrose | — | 0 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 1.60 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 83.0 ug | 793 ug | -90% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 83.0 ug | 5881 ug | -99% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 23.0 ug | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocopherol (β-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocopherol (γ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocopherol (δ-Tocopherol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Alpha-Tocotrienol (α-Tocotrienol) | 0.030 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Beta-Tocotrienol (β-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Gamma-Tocotrienol (γ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin E — Delta-Tocotrienol (δ-Tocotrienol) | 0 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 45.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Vitamin D3 — Cholecalciferol (animal / sunlight source) | 1.10 ug | — | |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.020 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0.016 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.649 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.038 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.617 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.023 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.076 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 15:1 (Pentadecenoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.069 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.868 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.023 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.14 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0.626 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.022 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-3 (Omega-3, ALA — Alpha-linolenic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 (Omega-6, GLA — Gamma-linolenic acid) | 0.011 g | — | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 (Omega-6, Eicosadienoic acid) | 0.026 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0.443 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Purines | |||
| Purine, adenine | 95.8 mg | — | |
| Purine, guanine | 97.3 mg | — | |
| Purine, hypoxanthine | 16.2 mg | — | |
| Purine, xanthine | 21.5 mg | — | |
| Purines, total | 231 mg | — | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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Dig deeper — biggest differences
Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin +4880% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmered Choline, total +688% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmered Selenium, Se +509% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmered Phosphorus, P +192% in Beef, variety meats and by-products, kidneys, cooked, simmered
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