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

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The main differences between Melba toast and Baker's yeast

  • Melba toast has more Selenium, and Manganese, however, Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 165% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 20 times less Sodium than Melba toast. Melba toast has 598mg of Sodium, while Baker's yeast has 30mg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, plain and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed.

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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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
6
:
4
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +389.5%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Manganese +465%
Contains more Selenium +329.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +197.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +396%
Melba toast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 139% 43% 85% 18% 78% 55% 97% 148% 190%
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 +389.5%
Contains more Iron +13.8%
Contains more Magnesium +47.5%
Contains more Copper +95.3%
Contains more Manganese +465%
Contains more Selenium +329.6%
Contains more Phosphorus +71.4%
Contains more Potassium +197.5%
Contains less Sodium -95%
Contains more Zinc +396%

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.
Melba toast
Melba toast
2
:
8
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +533.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Melba toast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 9% 0% 0% 104% 64% 78% 42% 23% 93% 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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +533.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
4
:
1
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +68.4%
Contains more Carbs +323.2%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Water +1252.9%
Melba toast
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 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 Protein +44%
Contains more Fats +68.4%
Contains more Carbs +323.2%
Contains more Other +15.4%
Contains more Water +1252.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Melba toast
Melba toast
1
:
2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31950%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.9%
Melba toast
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 0.445 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.282 g
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +31950%
Contains less Saturated Fat -45.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +33.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 70.3g 10g Melba toast
Protein 12.1g 8.4g Melba toast
Fats 3.2g 1.9g Melba toast
Carbs 76.6g 18.1g Melba toast
Calories 390kcal 105kcal Melba toast
Sugar 0.94g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 6.3g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 93mg 19mg Melba toast
Iron 3.7mg 3.25mg Melba toast
Magnesium 59mg 40mg Melba toast
Phosphorus 196mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 202mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 598mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 2.01mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.289mg 0.148mg Melba toast
Manganese 1.13mg 0.2mg Melba toast
Selenium 34.8µg 8.1µg Melba toast
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0mg Melba toast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 124µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg Melba toast
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.106mg Melba toast
Threonine 0.342mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.844mg 0.668mg Melba toast
Lysine 0.28mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.214mg 0.166mg Melba toast
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.407mg Melba toast
Valine 0.52mg 0.512mg Melba toast
Histidine 0.261mg 0.217mg Melba toast
Saturated Fat 0.445g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.782g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 0.004g Melba toast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Melba toast 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
34%
Melba toast
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Melba toast
Melba toast is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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)

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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.