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

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How are Baker's yeast and Muffin different?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus, while Muffin is higher in Vitamin K.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 184% more than Muffin.
  • Baker's yeast contains 27 times more Zinc than Muffin. Baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of Zinc, while Muffin contains 0.37mg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) types were 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
7
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +2594.6%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Equal in Selenium - 8.2
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +2594.6%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Equal in Selenium - 8.2

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
6
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +942.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +1535.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +942.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +1535.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +87.1%
Contains more Water +176.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Fats +745.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.8%
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +87.1%
Contains more Water +176.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%
Contains more Fats +745.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202475%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202475%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 10g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 8.4g 4.49g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 18.1g 53g Muffin
Calories 105kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 3.25mg 1.3mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 146mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 121mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.37mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.06mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 8.1µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.168mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.163mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.418mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.47mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.04mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 48µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.066mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.181mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.224mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.421mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.199mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.115mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.277mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.257mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.128mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.2g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 2.844g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Muffin
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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.