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

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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 from 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).

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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 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 ~0IU
~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 Opinion
Calories 105kcal 319kcal French bread
Protein 8.4g 13g French bread
Fats 1.9g 2.14g French bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg French bread
Net carbs 10g 58.83g French bread
Carbs 18.1g 61.93g French bread
Magnesium 40mg 31mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 47mg French bread
Potassium 601mg 140mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 3.87mg French bread
Sugar 0g 3.59g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 3.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.15mg French bread
Zinc 9.97mg 1.05mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 126mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 720mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg French bread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.573mg French bread
Selenium 8.1µg 29.7µg French bread
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.427mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.37mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 5.38mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.616mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.096mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.5µg French bread
Folate 785µg 140µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 17.5mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.502g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.386g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.83g French bread
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.134mg French bread
Threonine 0.435mg 0.316mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.416mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.762mg French bread
Lysine 0.69mg 0.328mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.168mg French bread
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.543mg French bread
Valine 0.512mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.234mg French bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.05g French bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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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

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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%
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?
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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. 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.