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

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How are Yeast and Baker's yeast different?

  • Yeast is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Copper, however, Baker's yeast is richer in Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 759% higher.
  • Yeast contains 4 times more Vitamin B2 than Baker's yeast. While Yeast contains 4mg of Vitamin B2, Baker's yeast contains only 1.13mg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed 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.
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Copper +194.6%
Contains more Manganese +56%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Phosphorus +89.6%
Contains more Potassium +58.9%
Contains more Copper +194.6%
Contains more Manganese +56%
Contains more Iron +49.8%
Contains less Sodium -41.2%
Contains more Zinc +25.6%
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.
Yeast
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Folate +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
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 C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +484.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +254%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +226.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +175.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +248.8%
Contains more Folate +198.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +381.4%
Contains more Fats +300.5%
Contains more Carbs +127.7%
Contains more Other +117.3%
Contains more Water +1258.3%
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
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 +381.4%
Contains more Fats +300.5%
Contains more Carbs +127.7%
Contains more Other +117.3%
Contains more Water +1258.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +311.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 10g Yeast
Protein 40.44g 8.4g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 1.9g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 18.1g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 105kcal Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 8.1g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 19mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 54mg 40mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 336mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 601mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.148mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.2mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 1.88mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 1.13mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 12.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 4.9mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.43mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 785µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.106mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.435mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.476mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.668mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.69mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.166mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.407mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.512mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.217mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 1.047g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.004g Yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Baker's yeast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
612%
Yeast
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.8)

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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.