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

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How are Baker's yeast and Currant different?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6, while Currant is higher in Vitamin C.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 194% more than Currant.
  • Baker's yeast contains 123 times more Vitamin B3 than Currant. Baker's yeast contains 12.3mg of Vitamin B3, while Currant contains 0.1mg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Currants, red and white, raw 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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
8
:
2
Currant
Currant
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.6%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +4234.8%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.186
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Currant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 38% 10% 19% 25% 1% 7% 36% 25% 4%
Contains more Iron +225%
Contains more Magnesium +207.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +663.6%
Contains more Potassium +118.5%
Contains more Zinc +4234.8%
Contains more Copper +38.3%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.186

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
7
:
4
Currant
Currant
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.3%
Contains more Folate +9712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Currant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 3% 2% 0% 137% 10% 12% 2% 4% 17% 6% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4600%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2160%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +12200%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7556.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +514.3%
Contains more Folate +9712.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +40900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
4
:
1
Currant
Currant
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +21.7%
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
Currant
14% 84%
Protein: 1.4 g
Fats: 0.2 g
Carbs: 13.8 g
Water: 83.95 g
Other: 0.65 g
Contains more Protein +500%
Contains more Fats +850%
Contains more Carbs +31.2%
Contains more Other +300%
Contains more Water +21.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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:
2
Currant
Currant
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3639.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Currant
13% 21% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.017 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.028 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.088 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +3639.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Currant Opinion
Net carbs 10g 9.5g Baker's yeast
Protein 8.4g 1.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0.2g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 13.8g Baker's yeast
Calories 105kcal 56kcal Baker's yeast
Fructose 3.53g Currant
Sugar 0g 7.37g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 4.3g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 33mg Currant
Iron 3.25mg 1mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 13mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 44mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 275mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 1mg Currant
Zinc 9.97mg 0.23mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.107mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.186mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 0.6µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU Currant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 2µg Currant
Vitamin E 0mg 0.1mg Currant
Vitamin C 0.1mg 41mg Currant
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.04mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.05mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.064mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.07mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 8µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Currant
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.017g Currant
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.028g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.088g Currant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Currant
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
18%
Currant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
17%
Currant

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Currant
Currant contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Currant
Currant is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.226g)
Which food is cheaper?
Currant
Currant is cheaper (difference - $1.3)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.37g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Currant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173964/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.