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Muffin vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Muffin and Yeast different?

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 902% higher.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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.
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
7
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +43.9%
Contains more Iron +66.9%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.3%
Contains more Potassium +689.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +2045.9%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
Equal in Selenium - 7.9
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +43.9%
Contains more Iron +66.9%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.3%
Contains more Potassium +689.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +2045.9%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
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.
Muffin
Muffin
6
:
6
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2354%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2735%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2772.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3650%
Contains more Folate +4775%
Muffin
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%
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 D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2354%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2735%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2772.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3650%
Contains more Folate +4775%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
3
:
2
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Fats +111.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +391.3%
Contains more Protein +800.7%
Contains more Other +281.8%
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 Fats +111.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +391.3%
Contains more Protein +800.7%
Contains more Other +281.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
Muffin
2
:
1
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47564.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47564.7%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 51.9g 14.32g Muffin
Protein 4.49g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 16.07g 7.61g Muffin
Carbs 53g 41.22g Muffin
Calories 375kcal 325kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 31.47g 0g Yeast
Fiber 1.1g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 44mg 30mg Muffin
Iron 1.3mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 10mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 146mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 121mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 336mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.37mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.06mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.449mg 0.312mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 7.9µg 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 0.3mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 48µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.07µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0.4µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.181mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.224mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.421mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.199mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.115mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.257mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.128mg 0.91mg Yeast
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Yeast
Trans Fat 0.2g Yeast
Saturated Fat 2.844g 1.001g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 4.309g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.017g 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 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
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.843g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. 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.