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

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What are the differences between Baker's yeast and Focaccia?

  • Baker's yeast is richer than Focaccia in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 162% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 8 times more Vitamin B5 than Focaccia. While Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, Focaccia has only 0.645mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Baker's yeast is lower.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types 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.
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +427.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +649.6%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +427.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +649.6%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Equal in Iron - 3.16

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +659.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Folate +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +659.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Folate +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +50.3%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Contains more Fats +315.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.9%
Equal in Protein - 8.77
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Water +50.3%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Contains more Fats +315.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.9%
Equal in Protein - 8.77

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24750%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24750%

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 Focaccia
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
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 10g 34.02g Focaccia
Protein 8.4g 8.77g Focaccia
Fats 1.9g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 18.1g 35.82g Focaccia
Calories 105kcal 249kcal Focaccia
Sugar 0g 1.75g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.8g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 3.25mg 3.16mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 20mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 128mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 114mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 561mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 1.33mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.091mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 8.1µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 0mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.47mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.301mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.67mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.645mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.113mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 138µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.877g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.994g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.