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

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A recap on differences between Baker's yeast and Chestnut

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Phosphorus, however, Chestnut is higher in Copper, Vitamin C, and Manganese.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 187% more than Chestnut.
  • Chestnut contains 40 times less Zinc than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of Zinc, while Chestnut contains 0.25mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Nuts, chestnuts, european, boiled and steamed.

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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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
4
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6
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Iron +87.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.4%
Contains more Zinc +3888%
Contains more Calcium +142.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Copper +218.9%
Contains more Manganese +327%
Equal in Sodium - 27
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Chestnut
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 65% 39% 43% 64% 4% 7% 158% 112% 0%
Contains more Iron +87.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +239.4%
Contains more Zinc +3888%
Contains more Calcium +142.1%
Contains more Magnesium +35%
Contains more Potassium +19%
Contains more Copper +218.9%
Contains more Manganese +327%
Equal in Sodium - 27

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
9
:
2
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +986.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1450.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more Folate +1965.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26600%
Baker's yeast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Chestnut
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 0% 0% 89% 37% 24% 14% 19% 54% 29% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1170.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +986.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1582.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1450.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more Folate +1965.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +26600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
4
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Protein +320%
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Contains more Other +266.2%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Equal in Water - 68.15
Baker's yeast
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Chestnut
2% 28% 68%
Protein: 2 g
Fats: 1.38 g
Carbs: 27.76 g
Water: 68.15 g
Other: 0.71 g
Contains more Protein +320%
Contains more Fats +37.7%
Contains more Other +266.2%
Contains more Carbs +53.4%
Equal in Water - 68.15

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
2
:
1
Chestnut
Chestnut
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13525%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.26
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Chestnut
20% 37% 43%
Saturated Fat: 0.26 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.476 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.545 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +120%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13525%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.26

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Chestnut Opinion
Net carbs 10g 27.76g Chestnut
Protein 8.4g 2g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 1.38g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 27.76g Chestnut
Calories 105kcal 131kcal Chestnut
Fiber 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 46mg Chestnut
Iron 3.25mg 1.73mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 54mg Chestnut
Phosphorus 336mg 99mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 715mg Chestnut
Sodium 30mg 27mg Chestnut
Zinc 9.97mg 0.25mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.472mg Chestnut
Manganese 0.2mg 0.854mg Chestnut
Selenium 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 17IU Chestnut
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Chestnut
Vitamin C 0.1mg 26.7mg Chestnut
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.104mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.731mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.316mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.233mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 38µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.022mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.071mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.079mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.118mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.118mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.047mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.084mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.112mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.055mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.26g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.476g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.545g Chestnut

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Chestnut
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
162%
Baker's yeast
22%
Chestnut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
50%
Chestnut

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chestnut
Chestnut is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chestnut
Chestnut contains less Sodium (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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 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. Chestnut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170168/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.