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

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What are the differences between Italian bread and Baker's yeast?

  • Italian bread is higher in Selenium, yet Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 149% more.
  • Italian bread has 18 times more Sodium than Baker's yeast. While Italian bread has 550mg of Sodium, Baker's yeast has only 30mg.

We used Bread, italian and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed types 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.
Italian bread
Italian bread
4
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6
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +310.5%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +132%
Contains more Selenium +235.8%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.2%
Contains more Potassium +446.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +1059.3%
Italian bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 111% 20% 45% 10% 72% 24% 64% 61% 149%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +310.5%
Contains more Copper +29.1%
Contains more Manganese +132%
Contains more Selenium +235.8%
Contains more Iron +10.5%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +226.2%
Contains more Potassium +446.4%
Contains less Sodium -94.5%
Contains more Zinc +1059.3%

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.
Italian bread
Italian bread
3
:
8
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +795.8%
Contains more Folate +311%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Italian bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 6% 0% 0% 119% 68% 83% 23% 12% 144% 0% 3%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +297.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +287%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +180.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1196.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +795.8%
Contains more Folate +311%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian bread
Italian bread
3
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2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Fats +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +176.8%
Contains more Water +93.3%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Equal in Protein - 8.4
Italian bread
9% 4% 50% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.8 g
Fats: 3.5 g
Carbs: 50.1 g
Water: 35.7 g
Other: 1.9 g
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
Contains more Fats +84.2%
Contains more Carbs +176.8%
Contains more Water +93.3%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Equal in Protein - 8.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Italian bread
Italian bread
2
:
1
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34650%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%
Italian bread
37% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.812 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.39 g
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34650%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Italian bread Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 46.9g 10g Italian bread
Protein 8.8g 8.4g Italian bread
Fats 3.5g 1.9g Italian bread
Carbs 50.1g 18.1g Italian bread
Calories 271kcal 105kcal Italian bread
Sugar 3.17g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 3.2g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 78mg 19mg Italian bread
Iron 2.94mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 27mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 103mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 110mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 550mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.86mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.191mg 0.148mg Italian bread
Manganese 0.464mg 0.2mg Italian bread
Selenium 27.2µg 8.1µg Italian bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Italian bread
Vitamin E 0.29mg 0mg Italian bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.473mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.292mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 4.381mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.378mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.048mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 191µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0µg Italian bread
Tryptophan 0.103mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.245mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.333mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.614mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.197mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.156mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.433mg 0.407mg Italian bread
Valine 0.376mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.188mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0g 0.243g Italian bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.812g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.39g 0.004g Italian bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Italian bread Baker's 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
38%
Italian bread
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
57%
Italian bread
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Italian bread
Italian bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Italian bread
Italian bread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.17g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 520mg)
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 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. Italian bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174913/nutrients
  2. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.