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

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Summary of differences between baker's yeast and clam

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, clam is higher in vitamin B12, selenium, and copper.
  • Clam covers your daily need for vitamin B12, 4120% more than baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast has 27 times more folate than clam. While baker's yeast has 785µg of folate, clam has only 29µg.
  • Baker's yeast has less sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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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%
Clam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 28% 55% 105% 229% 74% 145% 157% 130% 349%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more IronIron +15.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +265.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -97.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +364.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +400%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +690.1%
~equal in Potassium ~628mg
~equal in Phosphorus ~338mg

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%
Clam
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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 74% 57% 0% 0% 38% 98% 63% 41% 25% 12361% 0% 22% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1153.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +165.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +266.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +620.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +290.9%
Contains more FolateFolate +2606.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +22000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +988800%
~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
Clam
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26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.2%
Contains more OtherOther +43.5%
~equal in Fats ~1.95g
~equal in Water ~63.64g

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
Clam
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21% 19% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.188 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.172 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.552 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +508.7%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -22.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13700%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Clam DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 98.89µg 4120%
Folate 785µg 29µg 189%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.15mg 144%
Selenium 8.1µg 64µg 102%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.68mg 84%
Zinc 9.97mg 2.73mg 66%
Copper 0.148mg 0.688mg 60%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.354mg 56%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.426mg 54%
Sodium 30mg 1202mg 51%
Manganese 0.2mg 1mg 35%
Protein 8.4g 25.55g 34%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.11mg 25%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 22.1mg 24%
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg 22%
Vitamin A 0µg 171µg 19%
Calcium 19mg 92mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Iron 3.25mg 2.81mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 18mg 5%
Carbs 18.1g 5.13g 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.552g 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.172g 2%
Calories 105kcal 148kcal 2%
Potassium 601mg 628mg 1%
Fats 1.9g 1.95g 0%
Net carbs 10g 5.13g N/A
Phosphorus 336mg 338mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.188g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.286mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 1.099mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 1.112mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 1.798mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.909mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.576mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.915mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.116mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.49mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Clam
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
983%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Clam
Clam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.055g)
Which food is cheaper?
Clam
Clam is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 1172mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/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.