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

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How are baker's yeast and cheese crackers different?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and fiber, while cheese crackers are higher in iron.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 158% more than cheese crackers.
  • Baker's yeast contains 10 times more vitamin B5 than cheese crackers. Baker's yeast contains 4.9mg of vitamin B5, while cheese crackers contain 0.472mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in saturated fat.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Crackers, cheese, regular types were 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 18% 41% 14% 183% 42% 32% 86% 127% 73% 74%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +285.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +737.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +68%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +615.8%
Contains more IronIron +50.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +181%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +66.7%

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%
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% 5.7% 44% 0% 141% 78% 115% 28% 39% 43% 24% 114% 4.7%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +234.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +234.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +101.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +938.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +152.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +416.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +267.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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
11% 23% 59% 4% 3%
Protein: 10.93 g
Fats: 22.74 g
Carbs: 59.42 g
Water: 3.55 g
Other: 3.36 g
Contains more WaterWater +1843.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +30.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1096.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +228.3%
Contains more OtherOther +29.2%

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
25% 27% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.288 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.744 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 10.09 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +448.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +252150%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Cheese crackers DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 152µg 158%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.562mg 110%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.472mg 89%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.19mg 80%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 10.09g 67%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.338mg 61%
Sodium 30mg 973mg 41%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 6.113mg 39%
Fats 1.9g 22.74g 32%
Saturated fat 0.243g 5.288g 23%
Fiber 8.1g 2.3g 23%
Starch 52.56g 22%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.17mg 20%
Iron 3.25mg 4.88mg 20%
Phosphorus 336mg 200mg 19%
Calories 105kcal 489kcal 19%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.562mg 16%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.19mg 15%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.34µg 14%
Carbs 18.1g 59.42g 14%
Potassium 601mg 156mg 13%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 5.744g 12%
Calcium 19mg 136mg 12%
Selenium 8.1µg 13.5µg 10%
Vitamin K 0µg 9.4µg 8%
Protein 8.4g 10.93g 5%
Choline 32mg 8.7mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 25mg 4%
Copper 0.148mg 0.125mg 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 17µg 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 57.12g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 1IU 0%
Sugar 0g 4.53g N/A
Trans fat 0.542g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.295mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.424mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.744mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.418mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.194mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.49mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.478mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.245mg 0%
Fructose 0.37g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.715g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 9.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Cheese crackers
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
49%
Cheese crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
69%
Cheese crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 943mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.045g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Cheese crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174975/nutrients

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

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