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

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Differences between Baker's yeast and Matzo

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Matzo has more Selenium.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 192% higher.
  • Matzo contains 15 times less Zinc than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of Zinc, while Matzo contains 0.68mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.5%
Contains more Potassium +436.6%
Contains more Zinc +1366.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +355.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.16
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Matzo
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.5%
Contains more Potassium +436.6%
Contains more Zinc +1366.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +355.6%
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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
8
:
2
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1006.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Folate +4517.6%
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%
Matzo
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1006.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Folate +4517.6%
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
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +1504.7%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +362.4%
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
Matzo
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +1504.7%
Contains more Other +333.3%
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +362.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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2
Matzo
Matzo
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14975%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.226
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Matzo
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14975%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.226

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Matzo Opinion
Net carbs 10g 80.7g Matzo
Protein 8.4g 10g Matzo
Fats 1.9g 1.4g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 83.7g Matzo
Calories 105kcal 395kcal Matzo
Sugar 0g 0.29g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 3g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 13mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 3.16mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 25mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 89mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 112mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 0mg Matzo
Zinc 9.97mg 0.68mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.06mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 8.1µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.387mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.291mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.892mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.443mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.115mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 17µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.435mg 0.267mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.371mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.69mg 0.193mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.512mg 0.42mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.213mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.127g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.603g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baker's yeast Matzo
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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 lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.