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Dough vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Dough and Yeast

  • Dough is richer in Selenium, yet Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 857% higher.
  • Dough contains 4 times more Selenium than Yeast. Dough contains 28.6µg of Selenium, while Yeast contains 7.9µg.

Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.

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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.
Dough
Dough
4
:
6
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Contains more Selenium +262%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.7%
Contains more Potassium +716.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +663.5%
Contains more Copper +186.8%
Dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Contains more Selenium +262%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.7%
Contains more Potassium +716.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +663.5%
Contains more Copper +186.8%

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.
Dough
Dough
3
:
8
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +734.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2867%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1301.9%
Contains more Folate +1802.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Dough
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
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% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +734.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2867%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1301.9%
Contains more Folate +1802.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
3
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Water +549.6%
Contains more Protein +276.2%
Contains more Fats +214.5%
Contains more Other +189.7%
Dough
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Yeast
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 Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Water +549.6%
Contains more Protein +276.2%
Contains more Fats +214.5%
Contains more Other +189.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Dough
Dough
2
:
1
Yeast
Yeast
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4929.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1090.3%
Dough
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4929.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1090.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Dough Yeast
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Dough Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 49.68g 14.32g Dough
Protein 10.75g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 2.42g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 51.88g 41.22g Dough
Calories 272kcal 325kcal Yeast
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 4.62g 0g Yeast
Fiber 2.2g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 52mg 30mg Dough
Iron 3.91mg 2.17mg Dough
Magnesium 32mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 105mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 117mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 602mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 1.04mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.152mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.577mg 0.312mg Dough
Selenium 28.6µg 7.9µg Dough
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Dough
Vitamin E 0.21mg 0mg Dough
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.71mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.427mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 4.817mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.455mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.107mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 123µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.7µg 0.4µg Dough
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Trans Fat 0.005g Yeast
Saturated Fat 0.529g 1.001g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 0.362g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.855g 0.017g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Dough Yeast
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
43%
Dough
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
Dough
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.