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

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How are Baker's yeast and Yeast different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in Zinc, however, Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 759% higher.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry are the varieties 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.
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Copper +194.6%
Contains more Manganese +56%
Equal in Selenium - 7.9
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 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Copper +194.6%
Contains more Manganese +56%
Equal in Selenium - 7.9

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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Yeast
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Folate +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
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 0% 0% 0% 1% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Folate +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +1258.3%
Contains more Protein +381.4%
Contains more Fats +300.5%
Contains more Carbs +127.7%
Contains more Other +117.3%
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
Contains more Water +1258.3%
Contains more Protein +381.4%
Contains more Fats +300.5%
Contains more Carbs +127.7%
Contains more Other +117.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 10g 14.32g Yeast
Protein 8.4g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 1.9g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 18.1g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 105kcal 325kcal Yeast
Fiber 8.1g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 19mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.17mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 601mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 30mg 51mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 7.94mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 7.9µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 785µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.512mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 1.001g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.017g Yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Yeast
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
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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 ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.8)

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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.