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

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How are Muffin and Baker's yeast different?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, while Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 184% more than Muffin.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed types were 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 Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +2594.6%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +131.6%
Contains more Manganese +124.5%
Contains more Iron +150%
Contains more Magnesium +300%
Contains more Phosphorus +130.1%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -91.1%
Contains more Zinc +2594.6%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Equal in Selenium - 8.1

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.
Muffin
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +942.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +1535.4%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +942.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +1535.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +745.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.8%
Contains more Protein +87.1%
Contains more Water +176.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
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 +745.8%
Contains more Carbs +192.8%
Contains more Protein +87.1%
Contains more Water +176.4%
Contains more Other +75.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202475%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +360.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +202475%
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 10g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 16.07g 1.9g Muffin
Carbs 53g 18.1g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 105kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1.1g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 44mg 19mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 10mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 146mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 121mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 336mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.37mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.06mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.449mg 0.2mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 8.1µg Muffin
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 48µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.181mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.421mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.199mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.115mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.257mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.128mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.2g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 1.047g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.004g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
28%
Muffin
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.601g)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.