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Baker's yeast vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Baker's yeast and Wheat Bread different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Wheat Bread is richer in Manganese, and Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 175% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 11 times more Vitamin B5 than Wheat Bread. While Baker's yeast contains 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, Wheat Bread contains only 0.456mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less Sodium.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Bread, wheat, toasted are the varieties used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
4
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6
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Potassium +169.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +578.2%
Contains more Calcium +768.4%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +588.5%
Contains more Selenium +312.3%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Wheat Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Phosphorus +78.7%
Contains more Potassium +169.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +578.2%
Contains more Calcium +768.4%
Contains more Iron +25.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Copper +33.8%
Contains more Manganese +588.5%
Contains more Selenium +312.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
3
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +974.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181%
Contains more Folate +812.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Baker's yeast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Wheat Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +328.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +195.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +96.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +974.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +181%
Contains more Folate +812.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
4
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains more Water +184.8%
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Contains more Carbs +208.1%
Equal in Other - 2.77
Baker's yeast
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Wheat Bread
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Water +184.8%
Contains more Protein +54.3%
Contains more Fats +124.7%
Contains more Carbs +208.1%
Equal in Other - 2.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
2
:
1
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42900%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.019
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Wheat Bread
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +42900%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.019

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baker's yeast Wheat Bread
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 10g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 8.4g 12.96g Wheat Bread
Fats 1.9g 4.27g Wheat Bread
Carbs 18.1g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 105kcal 313kcal Wheat Bread
Sugar 0g 6.42g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 4.7g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 3.25mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 40mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 336mg 188mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 223mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 1.47mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.198mg Wheat Bread
Manganese 0.2mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 8.1µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.439mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.382mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 6.25mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.456mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.153mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 86µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.092mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.299mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.258mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.461mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.215mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.105mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.315mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.31mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.15mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.989g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 1.019g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Wheat Bread
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
162%
Baker's yeast
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 571mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.746g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.