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

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The main differences between Baker's yeast and Melba toast

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Melba toast has more Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 165% higher.
  • Melba toast has 7 times less Vitamin B5 than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Melba toast has 0.693mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in Sodium.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Crackers, melba toast, 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
4
:
6
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +197.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +396%
Contains more Calcium +389.5%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Manganese +465%
Contains more Selenium +329.6%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +197.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +396%
Contains more Calcium +389.5%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Manganese +465%
Contains more Selenium +329.6%

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
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +533.1%
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%
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 0% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +533.1%
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
1
:
4
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains more Water +1252.9%
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +68.4%
Contains more Carbs +323.2%
Contains more Other +15.4%
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
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 g
Contains more Water +1252.9%
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +68.4%
Contains more Carbs +323.2%
Contains more Other +15.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
2
:
1
Melba toast
Melba toast
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31950%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31950%

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 Melba toast
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 Melba toast Opinion
Net carbs 10g 70.3g Melba toast
Protein 8.4g 12.1g Melba toast
Fats 1.9g 3.2g Melba toast
Carbs 18.1g 76.6g Melba toast
Calories 105kcal 390kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0g 0.94g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 6.3g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 93mg Melba toast
Iron 3.25mg 3.7mg Melba toast
Magnesium 40mg 59mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 336mg 196mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 202mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 598mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 2.01mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.289mg Melba toast
Manganese 0.2mg 1.13mg Melba toast
Selenium 8.1µg 34.8µg Melba toast
Vitamin E 0mg 0.43mg Melba toast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.413mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.273mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 4.113mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.693mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.098mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 124µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.9µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.14mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.342mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.462mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.844mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.28mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.214mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.596mg Melba toast
Valine 0.512mg 0.52mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.261mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.445g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.782g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.282g Melba toast

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Baker's yeast Melba toast
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
34%
Melba toast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
88%
Melba toast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Melba toast
Melba toast is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.