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

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What are the differences between baker's yeast and focaccia?

  • Baker's yeast is richer than focaccia in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 162% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 8 times more vitamin B5 than focaccia. While baker's yeast has 4.9mg of vitamin B5, focaccia has only 0.645mg.
  • The amount of sodium in baker's yeast is lower.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types 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.
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 14% 11% 10% 119% 30% 36% 55% 73% 47% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +427.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +62.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +649.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +162.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +82%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +96.3%
~equal in Iron ~3.16mg

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% 0% 28% 0% 118% 69% 69% 39% 26% 0% 14% 104% 1.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +659.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +468.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +1003.4%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more WaterWater +50.3%
Contains more OtherOther +61.5%
Contains more FatsFats +315.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +97.9%
~equal in Protein ~8.77g

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
12% 75% 13%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.877 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.994 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -72.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +441.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24750%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Focaccia DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 138µg 162%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.47mg 118%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.645mg 85%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.33mg 79%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.301mg 64%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.67mg 54%
Phosphorus 336mg 128mg 30%
Fiber 8.1g 1.8g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.113mg 24%
Sodium 30mg 561mg 23%
Potassium 601mg 114mg 14%
Selenium 8.1µg 15.9µg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 5.67g 12%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.42mg 9%
Fats 1.9g 7.89g 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.994g 7%
Calories 105kcal 249kcal 7%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.364mg 7%
Copper 0.148mg 0.091mg 6%
Carbs 18.1g 35.82g 6%
Magnesium 40mg 20mg 5%
Choline 32mg 2.9mg 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 5.7µg 5%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.877g 3%
Calcium 19mg 35mg 2%
Iron 3.25mg 3.16mg 1%
Protein 8.4g 8.77g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 34.02g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.75g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
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%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Focaccia
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
36%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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)
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.

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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.