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Yeast vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yeast and Fig bars

  • Fig bars have less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 903% more than Fig bars.
  • Fig bars contain 67 times less Folate than Yeast. Yeast contains 2340µg of Folate, while Fig bars contain 35µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cookies, fig bars.

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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.
Yeast
Yeast
7
:
3
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.4%
Contains more Potassium +361.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +1935.9%
Contains more Copper +196.6%
Contains more Selenium +139.4%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.343
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Fig bars
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 109% 20% 27% 19% 46% 11% 49% 45% 18%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +927.4%
Contains more Potassium +361.4%
Contains less Sodium -85.4%
Contains more Zinc +1935.9%
Contains more Copper +196.6%
Contains more Selenium +139.4%
Contains more Calcium +113.3%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Equal in Manganese - 0.343

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
Yeast
6
:
4
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1743.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2045.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +6585.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1350%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3
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%
Fig bars
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 14% 0% 1% 40% 51% 36% 22% 18% 27% 12% 15%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1743.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2045.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more Folate +6585.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +1350%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.3

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
3
:
2
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains more Protein +993%
Contains more Other +253.1%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Water +224.8%
Equal in Fats - 7.3
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
Fig bars
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more Protein +993%
Contains more Other +253.1%
Contains more Carbs +72%
Contains more Water +224.8%
Equal in Fats - 7.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
2
:
1
Fig bars
Fig bars
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16205.9%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Fig bars
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.123 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.772 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -10.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +43.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16205.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Fig bars Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 66.3g Fig bars
Protein 40.44g 3.7g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 7.3g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 70.9g Fig bars
Calories 325kcal 348kcal Fig bars
Sugar 0g 46.36g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 4.6g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 64mg Fig bars
Iron 2.17mg 2.9mg Fig bars
Magnesium 54mg 27mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 62mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 207mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 350mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.39mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.147mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.343mg Fig bars
Selenium 7.9µg 3.3µg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 33IU Fig bars
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 9µg Fig bars
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg Fig bars
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.158mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.217mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.874mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.364mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.075mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 35µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.09µg Fig bars
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.8µg Fig bars
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.046mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.113mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.132mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.224mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.14mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.053mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.145mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.155mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.067mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 1.123g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 3.003g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.772g Fig bars

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Fig bars
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
612%
Yeast
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.
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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/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.