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

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The main differences between baker's yeast and mackerel

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, mackerel has more vitamin B12, vitamin D, and selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for vitamin B12 for mackerel is 500% higher.
  • Mackerel has 94 times less vitamin B1 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 1.88mg of vitamin B1, while mackerel has 0.02mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Fish, mackerel, salted.

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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 43% 20% 46% 53% 33% 30% 109% 580% 0% 400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +15.6%
Contains more IronIron +132.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +48%
Contains more ZincZinc +806.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +32.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -99.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +50%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +247.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +806.2%

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% 16% 48% 378% 5% 44% 62% 0% 95% 1500% 20% 11% 55%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +494.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +272.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +5133.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +119900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +217.5%
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.41mg

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
19% 25% 43% 13%
Protein: 18.5 g
Fats: 25.1 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 43 g
Other: 13.4 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +60.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +120.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1221.1%
Contains more OtherOther +415.4%

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
33% 38% 29%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.148 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.32 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 6.21 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +694.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +155150%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Mackerel DV% diff.
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 12µg 500%
Folate 785µg 15µg 193%
Sodium 30mg 4450mg 192%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.02mg 155%
Vitamin D 0µg 25.2µg 126%
Vitamin D 0IU 1006IU 126%
Selenium 8.1µg 73.4µg 119%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 98%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.1mg 81%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.19mg 72%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.3mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 6.21g 41%
Fats 1.9g 25.1g 36%
Cholesterol 0mg 95mg 32%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Saturated fat 0.243g 7.148g 31%
Iron 3.25mg 1.4mg 23%
Protein 8.4g 18.5g 20%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 8.32g 18%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.38mg 16%
Choline 32mg 101.6mg 13%
Phosphorus 336mg 254mg 12%
Calories 105kcal 305kcal 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Vitamin K 0µg 7.8µg 7%
Carbs 18.1g 0g 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 47µg 5%
Copper 0.148mg 0.1mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 66mg 5%
Magnesium 40mg 60mg 5%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.41mg 2%
Potassium 601mg 520mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 1.619g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 2.965g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.391g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Mackerel
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
172%
Mackerel
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
131%
Mackerel

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 95mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 4420mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.905g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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.
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. Mackerel - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168149/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.