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

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What are the main differences between Baker's yeast and Irish soda bread?

  • Irish soda bread has less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber than Baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 185% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 20 times more Vitamin B5 than Irish soda bread. Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Irish soda bread has 0.25mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less Sodium.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Bread, irish soda, prepared from recipe types in this comparison.

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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 16% 24% 23% 101% 43% 16% 49% 52% 46% 87%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +73.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +125.9%
Contains more IronIron +20.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +1649.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +194.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +326.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +77.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +97.5%

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 2.7% 12% 0% 0% 75% 62% 45% 15% 19% 6.3% 0% 35% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +530.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +320.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +411.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1860%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +418.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1570.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +700%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +400%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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% 5% 56% 30% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 5 g
Carbs: 56 g
Water: 30.1 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +129.2%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more FatsFats +163.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +209.4%

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
24% 44% 32%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.111 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.999 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.478 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -78.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +90.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +36850%

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 Irish soda bread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Irish soda bread Opinion
Calories 105kcal 290kcal Irish soda bread
Protein 8.4g 6.6g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 5g Irish soda bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.8mg Irish soda bread
Net carbs 10g 53.4g Irish soda bread
Carbs 18.1g 56g Irish soda bread
Cholesterol 0mg 18mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 23mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 81mg Irish soda bread
Potassium 601mg 266mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.69mg Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 2.6g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.13mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.57mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 114mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 398mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 194IU Irish soda bread
Vitamin A 0µg 48µg Irish soda bread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.355mg Irish soda bread
Selenium 8.1µg 16µg Irish soda bread
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.298mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.269mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.405mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.25mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.083mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.05µg Irish soda bread
Folate 785µg 47µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 1.111g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 1.999g Irish soda bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.478g Irish soda bread
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.072mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.201mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.234mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.436mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.219mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.138mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.3mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.283mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.159mg Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Irish soda bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Irish soda 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
21%
Irish soda bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
46%
Irish soda bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Irish soda bread
Irish soda bread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 18mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 368mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.868g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Irish soda bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174912/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.