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Saltine cracker vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Saltine cracker and Yeast

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, however, Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 873% more.
  • Saltine cracker has 4 times more Iron than Yeast. Saltine cracker has 7.72mg of Iron, while Yeast has 2.17mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
Contains more Iron +255.8%
Contains more Manganese +104.2%
Contains more Selenium +170.9%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.7%
Contains more Potassium +730.4%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +744.7%
Contains more Copper +200.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Iron +255.8%
Contains more Manganese +104.2%
Contains more Selenium +170.9%
Contains more Calcium +36.4%
Contains more Magnesium +107.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +463.7%
Contains more Potassium +730.4%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +744.7%
Contains more Copper +200.7%

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.
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Yeast
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2021.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +578%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +603.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1664.7%
Contains more Folate +1787.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1125%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2021.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +578%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +603.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3361.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1664.7%
Contains more Folate +1787.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +99.7%
Contains more Protein +285.1%
Contains more Fats +375.6%
Contains more Water +49.4%
Contains more Other +156.8%
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
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 +99.7%
Contains more Protein +285.1%
Contains more Fats +375.6%
Contains more Water +49.4%
Contains more Other +156.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3929.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2934.5%
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +3929.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2934.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 14.32g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 1.6g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 82.3g 41.22g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 325kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0g Yeast
Fiber 2.7g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 22mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 7.72mg 2.17mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 113mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 115mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 849mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.94mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.145mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.637mg 0.312mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 7.9µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 124µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0.4µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.287mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.378mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.716mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.29mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.18mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.439mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.224mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 0.244g 1.001g Saltine cracker
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.017g Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
44%
Saltine cracker
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 798mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.757g)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.