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

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Summary of differences between baker's yeast and beans

  • Beans have less folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, phosphorus, vitamin B6, fiber, and potassium than baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 190% more than beans.
  • Baker's yeast has 29 times more vitamin B3 than beans. While baker's yeast has 12.3mg of vitamin B3, beans have only 0.43mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Beans, baked, canned, no salt added.

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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%
Beans
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 15% 26% 11% 69% 38% 45% 0.13% 0% 25%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +103%
Contains more IronIron +1020.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +612.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +223.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +80%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +163.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%

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.
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%
Beans
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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 10% 1.7% 3% 0% 38% 14% 8.1% 0% 30% 0% 2% 18% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2760.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +230.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3170.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~30.8mg

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
Beans
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5% 20% 73% 2%
Protein: 4.8 g
Fats: 0.4 g
Carbs: 20.49 g
Water: 72.6 g
Other: 1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +75%
Contains more FatsFats +375%
Contains more OtherOther +52%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +13.2%
~equal in Water ~72.6g

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
Beans
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33% 11% 55%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.103 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.035 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.172 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2891.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -57.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4200%

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 Beans
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Beans DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 24µg 190%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.15mg 144%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 98%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.06mg 82%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.4mg 78%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.43mg 74%
Iron 3.25mg 0.29mg 37%
Phosphorus 336mg 104mg 33%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.13mg 23%
Fiber 8.1g 5.5g 10%
Potassium 601mg 296mg 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Protein 8.4g 4.8g 7%
Selenium 8.1µg 4.5µg 7%
Copper 0.148mg 0.206mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.1mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 50mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.035g 3%
Magnesium 40mg 32mg 2%
Fats 1.9g 0.4g 2%
Carbs 18.1g 20.49g 1%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.103g 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.15mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 1mg 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.172g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Calories 105kcal 105kcal 0%
Net carbs 10g 14.99g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.78g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Choline 32mg 30.8mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Beans
Low Calories diet Equal
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
11%
Beans
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
25%
Beans

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beans
Beans contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Beans
Beans is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.14g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beans
Beans is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.78g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 33)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Beans - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168128/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.