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

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Important differences between baker's yeast and edam

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, zinc, and iron; however, edam has more calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 192% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 150 times more vitamin B3 than edam. Baker's yeast has 12.3mg of vitamin B3, while edam has 0.082mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cheese, edam.

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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%
Edam
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 21% 219% 17% 17% 12% 102% 230% 106% 1.4% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +33.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +219.7%
Contains more IronIron +638.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +311.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +165.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1718.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3747.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +59.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%

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%
Edam
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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 0% 81% 4.8% 7.5% 9.3% 90% 1.5% 17% 18% 193% 5.8% 12% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4981.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +190.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +14900%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1643.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +465.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4806.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +15300%
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
Edam
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25% 28% 42% 4%
Protein: 24.99 g
Fats: 27.8 g
Carbs: 1.43 g
Water: 41.56 g
Other: 4.22 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +1165.7%
Contains more WaterWater +66%
Contains more ProteinProtein +197.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1363.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.3%

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
Edam
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67% 31% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.572 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.125 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.665 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +676%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16525%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Edam DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 16µg 192%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.037mg 154%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.281mg 92%
Saturated fat 0.243g 17.572g 79%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.082mg 76%
Calcium 19mg 731mg 71%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.54µg 64%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.389mg 57%
Zinc 9.97mg 3.75mg 57%
Fats 1.9g 27.8g 40%
Iron 3.25mg 0.44mg 35%
Sodium 30mg 812mg 34%
Protein 8.4g 24.99g 33%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 89mg 30%
Phosphorus 336mg 536mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 243µg 27%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.076mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 8.125g 18%
Calories 105kcal 357kcal 13%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Copper 0.148mg 0.036mg 12%
Potassium 601mg 188mg 12%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.011mg 8%
Carbs 18.1g 1.43g 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.665g 4%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 32mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg 2%
Magnesium 40mg 30mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 1.43g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.43g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.352mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.932mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 1.308mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 2.57mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 2.66mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.721mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.434mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.81mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 1.034mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Edam
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
34%
Edam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
80%
Edam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 89mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 782mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 17.329g)
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 - $0.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Edam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173419/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.