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

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The main differences between Baker's yeast and Fish oil

  • Fish oil contains less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Iron than Baker's yeast.
  • Daily need coverage for Cholesterol from Fish oil is 255% higher.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat.

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

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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
9
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Fish oil
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Calcium +∞%
Contains more Iron +∞%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +∞%
Contains more Zinc +∞%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +∞%
Contains less Sodium -100%

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
11
:
0
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
Fish oil
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
4
:
1
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +5163.2%
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
Fish oil
100%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 100 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 0 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Water +∞%
Contains more Other +∞%
Contains more Fats +5163.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Fish oil
Fish oil
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5302.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390000%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Fish oil
23% 61% 17%
Saturated Fat: 21.29 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 56.564 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 15.604 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -98.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +5302.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +390000%

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 Fish oil
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Fish oil Opinion
Net carbs 10g 0g Baker's yeast
Protein 8.4g 0g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 100g Fish oil
Carbs 18.1g 0g Baker's yeast
Calories 105kcal 902kcal Fish oil
Fiber 8.1g 0g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 0mg Fish oil
Zinc 9.97mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
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
Cholesterol 0mg 766mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 21.29g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 4.206g Fish oil
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 6.273g Fish oil
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.619g Fish oil
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 56.564g Fish oil
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 15.604g Fish oil

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Fish oil
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
162%
Baker's yeast
0%
Fish oil
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
0%
Fish oil

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Fish oil
Fish oil is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish oil
Fish oil contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 766mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 21.047g)
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 - $3.2)
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

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. Fish oil - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172340/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.