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

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What are the differences between baker's yeast and American cheese?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc, yet American cheese is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 194% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 162 times more vitamin B3 than American cheese. While baker's yeast has 12.3mg of vitamin B3, American cheese has only 0.076mg.
  • The amount of sodium in baker's yeast is lower.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cheese, pasteurized process, American, without added vitamin D types 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 5.7% 53% 122% 49% 272% 144% 3.9% 26% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 314% 12% 24% 15% 68% 275% 218% 5.3% 110%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +355.3%
Contains more IronIron +415.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +221.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +300.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +387.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5400%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +90.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +149.4%

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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 83% 16% 9% 3.8% 54% 1.4% 24% 12% 188% 6.5% 6% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +382.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16084.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1115.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +696.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +9712.5%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +13.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
18% 32% 4% 40% 7%
Protein: 18.13 g
Fats: 31.79 g
Carbs: 3.7 g
Water: 39.61 g
Other: 6.77 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +389.2%
Contains more WaterWater +74.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.8%
Contains more FatsFats +1573.2%
Contains more OtherOther +160.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
65% 30% 5%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 18.057 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.236 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.286 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +686.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +32050%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baker's yeast American cheese
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Baker's yeast American cheese DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 8µg 194%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.015mg 155%
Calcium 19mg 1045mg 103%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.403mg 90%
Saturated fat 0.243g 18.057g 81%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.076mg 76%
Sodium 30mg 1671mg 71%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.234mg 69%
Zinc 9.97mg 2.49mg 68%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.5µg 62%
Fats 1.9g 31.79g 46%
Phosphorus 336mg 641mg 44%
Cholesterol 0mg 100mg 33%
Iron 3.25mg 0.63mg 33%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.054mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 250µg 28%
Selenium 8.1µg 20.2µg 22%
Protein 8.4g 18.13g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 8.236g 18%
Potassium 601mg 132mg 14%
Calories 105kcal 371kcal 13%
Copper 0.148mg 0.046mg 11%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.286g 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.041mg 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.8mg 5%
Carbs 18.1g 3.7g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.6µg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 26mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 23IU 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.6µg 2%
Choline 32mg 36.2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 3.7g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.26g N/A
Trans fat 1.144g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.232mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.772mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.938mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 1.716mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.516mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.475mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.939mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.187mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.546mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.012g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.137g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.021g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.79g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast American cheese
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
151%
Baker's yeast
33%
American cheese
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
106%
American cheese

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 100mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 1641mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.814g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. American cheese - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171290/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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