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

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Differences between Baker's yeast and Saltine cracker

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Saltine cracker has more Iron.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 165% higher.
  • Saltine cracker contains 13 times less Vitamin B5 than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Saltine cracker contains 0.39mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Baker's yeast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium.

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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
6
:
4
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Contains more Potassium +422.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +960.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +164.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.145
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Contains more Potassium +422.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +960.6%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +164.2%
Equal in Copper - 0.145

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
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.9%
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%
Saltine 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% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.9%
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
3
:
2
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Water +1929.4%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +354.7%
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
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Water +1929.4%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +354.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
2
:
1
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +637.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17025%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.244
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +637.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17025%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.244

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 Saltine 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 Saltine cracker Opinion
Net carbs 10g 79.6g Saltine cracker
Protein 8.4g 10.5g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.9g 1.6g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 82.3g Saltine cracker
Calories 105kcal 393kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0g 0.38g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 2.7g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 22mg Saltine cracker
Iron 3.25mg 7.72mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 40mg 26mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 113mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 115mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 849mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.94mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.145mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.637mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 8.1µg 21.4µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.518mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.59mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 5.714mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.39mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.085mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 124µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 4.9µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.138mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.435mg 0.287mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.378mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.716mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.69mg 0.29mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.18mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.514mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.512mg 0.439mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.224mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.244g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.142g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.685g Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baker's yeast Saltine cracker
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
44%
Saltine cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
76%
Saltine cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 819mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.