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

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Summary of differences between Baker's yeast and Cracker

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Cracker is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 173% more than Cracker.
  • Baker's yeast has 20 times more Zinc than Cracker. While Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, Cracker has only 0.49mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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
7
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +409.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +1934.7%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +409.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +1934.7%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%

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
8
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1075.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Folate +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1075.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Folate +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Water +2097.5%
Contains more Fats +1291.1%
Contains more Carbs +238.7%
Equal in Other - 2.49
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
Cracker
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Water +2097.5%
Contains more Fats +1291.1%
Contains more Carbs +238.7%
Equal in Other - 2.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328325%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328325%

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 Cracker
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 10g 59g Cracker
Protein 8.4g 6.64g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 18.1g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 105kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0g 8.18g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 2.3g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 3.25mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 248mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 118mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 726mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.49mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.104mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 8.1µg 6.7µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin E 0mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.416mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.456mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 4.352mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.417mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.063mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 92µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.084mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.193mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.246mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.471mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.103mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.112mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.331mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.294mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.145mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 1.076g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 5.562g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

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Baker's yeast Cracker
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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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
56%
Cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.