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

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How are baker's yeast and parmigiano-Reggiano different?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, and zinc, while parmigiano-Reggiano is higher in calcium, vitamin B12, and phosphorus.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 194% more than parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Baker's yeast contains 108 times more vitamin B3 than parmigiano-Reggiano. Baker's yeast contains 12.3mg of vitamin B3, while parmigiano-Reggiano contains 0.114mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in sodium.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cheese, parmesan, dry grated, reduced fat 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 27% 333% 11% 34% 79% 106% 312% 199% 11% 97%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +380.8%
Contains more IronIron +261.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +157.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +135.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +5736.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +60.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +117%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +118.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~38mg

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% 53% 3.4% 6% 7.3% 112% 2.1% 20% 11% 283% 4.3% 7.5% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6382.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +132.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +10689.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1407.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +777.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +7750%
Contains more CholineCholine +54.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +22500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
20% 20% 51% 8%
Protein: 20 g
Fats: 20 g
Carbs: 1.37 g
Water: 50.6 g
Other: 8.03 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1221.2%
Contains more WaterWater +36.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.1%
Contains more FatsFats +952.6%
Contains more OtherOther +208.8%

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
67% 31% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 13.317 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.098 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.462 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +482.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +11450%

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 Parmigiano-Reggiano
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Parmigiano-Reggiano DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 10µg 194%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.029mg 154%
Calcium 19mg 1109mg 109%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 2.26µg 94%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.325mg 92%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.114mg 76%
Sodium 30mg 1529mg 65%
Saturated fat 0.243g 13.317g 59%
Phosphorus 336mg 729mg 56%
Zinc 9.97mg 3.87mg 55%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.486mg 50%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Iron 3.25mg 0.9mg 29%
Cholesterol 0mg 88mg 29%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.049mg 29%
Fats 1.9g 20g 28%
Protein 8.4g 20g 23%
Vitamin A 0µg 160µg 18%
Selenium 8.1µg 17.7µg 17%
Potassium 601mg 125mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 6.098g 13%
Copper 0.148mg 0.238mg 10%
Calories 105kcal 265kcal 8%
Carbs 18.1g 1.37g 6%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.085mg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.462g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 15IU 2%
Choline 32mg 20.7mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.17mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 1.37g N/A
Magnesium 40mg 38mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.24mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 1.519mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 1.2mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 2.983mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 2.459mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.369mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.604mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.498mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.752mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Parmigiano-Reggiano
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
40%
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
121%
Parmigiano-Reggiano

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 88mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 1499mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 13.074g)
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 - $1.4)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Parmigiano-Reggiano - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173452/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.