Table 3.
Comparison between the essential amino acids and vitamins profiles of S. cerevisiae strain VITF1 and the recommended daily intakes for adult humans.
| Nutrient | Nutrient (mg per 100 g Dry Yeast) | RDI (mg) * | Yeast (g per Day to Meet RDI) | Number of People 108 kg Yeast Could Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amino acids | ||||
| Lysine | 2600 | 3040 | 117 | 923 |
| Histidine | 740 | 1120 | 151 | 715 |
| Threonine | 1800 | 1600 | 89 | 1213 |
| Cysteine + Methionine | 1050 | 1520 | 145 | 745 |
| Valine | 1500 | 1920 | 128 | 844 |
| Isoleucine | 1300 | 1520 | 117 | 923 |
| Leucine | 2300 | 3360 | 146 | 740 |
| Phenylalanine + Tyrosine | 2300 | 2640 | 115 | 939 |
| Tryptophan | 340 | 400 | 118 | 915 |
| Vitamins | ||||
| Pantothenate | 2.2 | 5 | 227 | 475 |
| Biotin | 0.013 | 0.030 | 231 | 468 |
| Thiamine | 0.27 | 1.2 | 444 | 243 |
| Riboflavin | 2.6 | 1.3 | 50 | 2160 |
| Niacin | 23 | 16 | 70 | 1553 |
| Pyridoxine | 2.1 | 1.3 | 62 | 1742 |
| Folate | 0.26 | 0.4 | 154 | 702 |