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

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What are the main differences between baker's yeast and jerky?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and fiber, yet jerky is richer in vitamin B12 and iron.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 163% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 30 times more vitamin B5 than jerky. Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of vitamin B5, while jerky has 0.163mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less saturated fat.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed 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%
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Contains more ZincZinc +22.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -98.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +80.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +27.5%
Contains more IronIron +66.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +53.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +21.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%
~equal in Calcium ~20mg
~equal in Potassium ~597mg

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%
Jerky
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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% 9.8% 4.5% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1120.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +695.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +610.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2906.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +140.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +485.8%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +240.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~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
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +64.5%
Contains more WaterWater +195.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +295.2%
Contains more FatsFats +1247.4%
Contains more OtherOther +163.1%

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
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +979.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +25175%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Jerky DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 134µg 163%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.154mg 144%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.163mg 95%
Sodium 30mg 2081mg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.142mg 76%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.732mg 66%
Protein 8.4g 33.2g 50%
Saturated fat 0.243g 10.85g 48%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.99µg 41%
Fats 1.9g 25.6g 36%
Iron 3.25mg 5.42mg 27%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 11.305g 26%
Fiber 8.1g 1.8g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.179mg 19%
Zinc 9.97mg 8.11mg 17%
Cholesterol 0mg 48mg 16%
Calories 105kcal 410kcal 15%
Choline 32mg 109.1mg 14%
Phosphorus 336mg 407mg 10%
Copper 0.148mg 0.227mg 9%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.011g 7%
Selenium 8.1µg 10.7µg 5%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.111mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.49mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 51mg 3%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.3µg 2%
Carbs 18.1g 11g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin D 0IU 11IU 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 9.2g N/A
Calcium 19mg 20mg 0%
Potassium 601mg 597mg 0%
Sugar 0g 9g N/A
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?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Jerky
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
35%
Jerky
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
111%
Jerky

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 2051mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 10.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $2.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/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.