Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up

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

Compare

The main differences between baker's yeast and french bread

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6; however, french bread has more selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 161% higher.
  • French bread has 9 times less zinc than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of zinc, while french bread has 1.05mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in sodium.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Bread, french or vienna, toasted (includes sourdough).

Infographic

Baker's yeast vs French bread infographic
Infographic link

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 22% 14% 12% 145% 50% 29% 54% 94% 75% 162%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +29%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +329.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +849.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%
Contains more IronIron +19.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +186.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +266.7%
~equal in Copper ~0.15mg

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 0.67% 0% 3.8% 0% 107% 85% 101% 37% 22% 0% 1.3% 105% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +340.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +205.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +695.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +347.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +460.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +82.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
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
13% 2% 62% 21% 2%
Protein: 13 g
Fats: 2.14 g
Carbs: 61.93 g
Water: 20.61 g
Other: 2.32 g
Contains more WaterWater +234.8%
Contains more OtherOther +12.1%
Contains more ProteinProtein +54.8%
Contains more FatsFats +12.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +242.2%

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
29% 22% 48%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.386 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.83 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -51.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +171.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +20650%

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 French bread
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 French bread DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 140µg 161%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.427mg 121%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.616mg 86%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.05mg 81%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.37mg 58%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 5.38mg 43%
Selenium 8.1µg 29.7µg 39%
Phosphorus 336mg 126mg 30%
Sodium 30mg 720mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.096mg 26%
Fiber 8.1g 3.1g 20%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.573mg 16%
Carbs 18.1g 61.93g 15%
Potassium 601mg 140mg 14%
Calories 105kcal 319kcal 11%
Protein 8.4g 13g 9%
Iron 3.25mg 3.87mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.83g 6%
Calcium 19mg 47mg 3%
Choline 32mg 17.5mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 31mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.386g 2%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.502g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg 1%
Fats 1.9g 2.14g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 58.83g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.59g N/A
Copper 0.148mg 0.15mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.134mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.316mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.416mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.762mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.328mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.168mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.543mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.476mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.234mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

People also compare

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%
French bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
66%
French bread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
French bread
French bread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.59g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 690mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 78)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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. French bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174911/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.