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

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What are the differences between Baker's yeast and Graham cracker?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, yet Graham cracker is higher in Manganese.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 174% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 12 times more Vitamin B5 than Graham cracker. While Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, Graham cracker has only 0.42mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +253.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +938.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +81.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +28.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +305.3%
Contains more IronIron +16.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +14.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +409.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg

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% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +256.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +177.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1066.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +175.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +762.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +25.6%
Contains more WaterWater +1935.4%
Contains more OtherOther +56.6%
Contains more FatsFats +457.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +329.1%

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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -85.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +139.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +134600%

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 Graham cracker
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 Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 105kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 8.4g 6.69g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 18.1g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 40mg 40mg
Calcium 19mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 601mg 170mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 0g 24.85g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 3.4g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.17mg Graham cracker
Zinc 9.97mg 0.96mg Baker's yeast
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 336mg 185mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 459mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.2mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 8.1µg 6.3µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.265mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.317mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 4.439mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.42mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.156mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 785µg 91µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.055g Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 5.9mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 1.633g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 2.509g Graham cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 5.388g Graham cracker
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
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 429mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.39g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.