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

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Summary of differences between Baker's yeast and Baking powder

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Baking powder is higher in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 586% more than Baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate.

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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% 1763% 1.8% 413% 3.3% 0.27% 939% 1383% 1.4% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2905%
Contains more CopperCopper +1380%
Contains more ZincZinc +99600%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1718.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3950%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +30826.3%
Contains more IronIron +239.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +552.1%

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.
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~0µg

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
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +1280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +53%
Contains more OtherOther +2488.5%

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 Baking powder
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Baking powder Opinion
Calories 105kcal 53kcal Baker's yeast
Protein 8.4g 0g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0g Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 27.5g Baking powder
Carbs 18.1g 27.7g Baking powder
Magnesium 40mg 27mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 5876mg Baking powder
Potassium 601mg 20mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 11.02mg Baking powder
Fiber 8.1g 0.2g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.01mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.01mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 2191mg Baking powder
Sodium 30mg 10600mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.011mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 0.2µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Baking powder
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
0%
Baking powder
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
452%
Baking powder

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 10570mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/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.