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

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Summary of differences between Baker's yeast and Crackers

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6, however, Crackers are higher in Vitamin K.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 173% more than Crackers.
  • Baker's yeast has 20 times more Zinc than Crackers. While Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, Crackers have only 0.49mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +42.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1934.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +35.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +20.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +531.6%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +145.5%

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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1075.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +753.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +26.5%
Contains more WaterWater +2097.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1291.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +238.7%
~equal in Other ~2.49g

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
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +525.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +328325%

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 Crackers
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 Crackers Opinion
Calories 105kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 8.4g 6.64g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 26.43g Crackers
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 59g Crackers
Carbs 18.1g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 601mg 118mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 0g 8.18g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 2.3g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.104mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.49mg Baker's yeast
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 336mg 248mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 726mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin E 0mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.2mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 8.1µg 6.7µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.416mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.456mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 4.352mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.417mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.063mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 785µg 92µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 1.076g Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 9.6mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 5.562g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.084mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.193mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.246mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.471mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.103mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.112mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.331mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.294mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.145mg Baker's yeast
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast 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%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.