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

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Summary of differences between Baker's yeast and English muffin

  • English muffin has less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber than Baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 187% more than English muffin.
  • Baker's yeast has 14 times more Zinc than English muffin. While Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, English muffin has only 0.7mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough).

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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.
Contains more Iron +265.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +358.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +1324.3%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Calcium +173.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +265.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +358.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +1324.3%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Contains more Calcium +173.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +998.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +2021.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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%
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% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +998.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +2021.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +154.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
Equal in Fats - 1.8
Equal in Other - 2.4
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Water +63.9%
Contains more Carbs +154.1%
Equal in Protein - 7.7
Equal in Fats - 1.8
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22100%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.259
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22100%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.259

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 10g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 8.4g 7.7g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 1.8g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 46g English muffin
Calories 105kcal 235kcal English muffin
Fiber 8.1g 2.7g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 3.25mg 0.89mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 21mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 133mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 131mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 464mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.7mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.129mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.181mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.154mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.566mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.446mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.043mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 37µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.092mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.242mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.315mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.553mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.241mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.139mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.379mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.353mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.17mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.259g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.302g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.