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

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A recap on differences between baker's yeast and brunost

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, and fiber; however, brunost is higher in vitamin B12 and calcium.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily folate needs 195% more than brunost.
  • Baker's yeast has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cheese, gjetost.

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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 50% 120% 124% 20% 27% 31% 190% 78% 5.2% 79%
Contains more IronIron +525%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +774.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2005.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +134.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%

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% 111% 0% 0% 79% 319% 15% 201% 63% 303% 0% 3.8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +496.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1412.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +46.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +58.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +15600%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +22.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +24100%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
10% 30% 43% 13% 5%
Protein: 9.65 g
Fats: 29.51 g
Carbs: 42.65 g
Water: 13.44 g
Other: 4.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +413.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +14.9%
Contains more FatsFats +1453.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +135.6%
Contains more OtherOther +82.7%

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
68% 28% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 19.16 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.879 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.938 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +652.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +23350%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Brunost DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 5µg 195%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.315mg 130%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.42µg 100%
Saturated fat 0.243g 19.16g 86%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.14mg 80%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.813mg 72%
Fats 1.9g 29.51g 42%
Calcium 19mg 400mg 38%
Vitamin A 0µg 334µg 37%
Iron 3.25mg 0.52mg 34%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 94mg 31%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 3.351mg 31%
Sodium 30mg 600mg 25%
Potassium 601mg 1409mg 24%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 1.382mg 19%
Calories 105kcal 466kcal 18%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 7.879g 17%
Phosphorus 336mg 444mg 15%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.271mg 12%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg 8%
Carbs 18.1g 42.65g 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.04mg 7%
Magnesium 40mg 70mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.938g 6%
Protein 8.4g 9.65g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 42.65g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.135mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.393mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.519mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.992mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.814mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.318mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.54mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.765mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.293mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Brunost
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
84%
Brunost
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
72%
Brunost

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Brunost
Brunost is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 94mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 570mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 18.917g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
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. Brunost - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171240/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.