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Baker's yeast vs. Roti (Chapati) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are baker's yeast and roti (Chapati) different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and phosphorus; however, roti (Chapati) is richer in manganese and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 185% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 9 times more vitamin B5 than roti (Chapati). While baker's yeast contains 4.9mg of vitamin B5, roti (Chapati) contains only 0.56mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less saturated fat.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Bread, chapati or roti, whole wheat, commercially prepared, frozen are the varieties used 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 40% 11% 17% 83% 76% 42% 68% 39% 228% 145%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.6%
Contains more IronIron +47.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +547.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +112.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.9%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +89.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +54.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +773.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +228.4%

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% 0% 11% 0% 113% 42% 86% 34% 65% 0% 8.3% 34% 4.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +317.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +527.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +166.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +775%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +53.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +310.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
8% 9% 46% 35%
Protein: 7.85 g
Fats: 9.2 g
Carbs: 46.13 g
Water: 35.43 g
Other: 1.39 g
Contains more WaterWater +94.8%
Contains more OtherOther +87.1%
Contains more FatsFats +384.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +154.9%
~equal in Protein ~7.85g

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
54% 34% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.311 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 2.091 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.761 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +99.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +18925%

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 Roti (Chapati)
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Roti (Chapati) DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 45µg 185%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.45mg 119%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.56mg 87%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.54mg 77%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.18mg 73%
Manganese 0.2mg 1.747mg 67%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 4.61mg 48%
Selenium 8.1µg 26.6µg 34%
Phosphorus 336mg 158mg 25%
Saturated fat 0.243g 3.311g 14%
Starch 33.67g 14%
Iron 3.25mg 2.2mg 13%
Sodium 30mg 298mg 12%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.28mg 12%
Potassium 601mg 196mg 12%
Fats 1.9g 9.2g 11%
Calories 105kcal 299kcal 10%
Carbs 18.1g 46.13g 9%
Copper 0.148mg 0.229mg 9%
Fiber 8.1g 9.7g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.761g 5%
Choline 32mg 7.8mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 56mg 4%
Vitamin K 0µg 3.3µg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 2.091g 3%
Calcium 19mg 36mg 2%
Protein 8.4g 7.85g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 36.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.93g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.029g N/A
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%
Fructose 0.27g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.027g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.72g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Roti (Chapati)
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
30%
Roti (Chapati)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
75%
Roti (Chapati)

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Roti (Chapati)
Roti (Chapati) is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.93g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 268mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.068g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
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 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. Roti (Chapati) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174075/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.