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

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What are the differences between Baker's yeast and Beer?

  • Baker's yeast is richer than Beer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 195% more.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Alcoholic beverage, beer, regular, all 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%
Beer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.2% 2.4% 0.75% 1.7% 0.27% 6% 0.52% 1% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +375%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2125.9%
Contains more IronIron +16150%
Contains more CopperCopper +2860%
Contains more ZincZinc +99600%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +2300%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
Contains less SodiumSodium -86.7%

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%
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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 0% 0% 0% 0% 1.3% 5.8% 9.6% 2.5% 11% 2.5% 0% 4.5% 5.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +37500%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +4420%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2297.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +11851.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +834.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +12983.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +216.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +100%
~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
Beer
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4% 92% 4%
Protein: 0.46 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 3.55 g
Water: 91.96 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1726.1%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +409.9%
Contains more WaterWater +33.3%
Contains more OtherOther +55%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Beer Opinion
Calories 105kcal 43kcal Baker's yeast
Protein 8.4g 0.46g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0g Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 3.55g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 3.55g Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 6mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 4mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 27mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 0.02mg Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 0g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.005mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.01mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 14mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 4mg Beer
Manganese 0.2mg 0.008mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 0.6µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.005mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.025mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.513mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.041mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.046mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.02µg Beer
Folate 785µg 6µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 10.1mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0g Beer
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Beer
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
3%
Beer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
2%
Beer

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Beer
Beer contains less Sodium (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Beer
Beer is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Beer
Beer is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 104)
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)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)

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. Beer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168746/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.