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

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Significant differences between baker's yeast and leek

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and fiber; however, leek is richer in vitamin K and vitamin A.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily folate needs 180% more than leek.
  • Leek has 83 times less zinc than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of zinc, while leek has 0.12mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Leeks, (bulb and lower leaf-portion), raw.

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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%
Leek
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 18% 16% 79% 40% 3.3% 15% 2.6% 63% 5.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +233.9%
Contains more IronIron +54.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +23.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +8208.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +860%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +710%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +210.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.5%

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%
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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 40% 28% 18% 0% 15% 6.9% 7.5% 8.4% 54% 0% 118% 48% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3033.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2975%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3400%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +84.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1126.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +11900%
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
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14% 83%
Protein: 1.5 g
Fats: 0.3 g
Carbs: 14.15 g
Water: 83 g
Other: 1.05 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +460%
Contains more FatsFats +533.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +27.9%
Contains more OtherOther +147.6%
Contains more WaterWater +20.3%

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
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19% 2% 79%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.04 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.004 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.166 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +26075%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +4050%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Leek DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 64µg 180%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.06mg 152%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.14mg 95%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.12mg 90%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.03mg 85%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.4mg 74%
Phosphorus 336mg 35mg 43%
Vitamin K 0µg 47µg 39%
Fiber 8.1g 1.8g 25%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.233mg 15%
Iron 3.25mg 2.1mg 14%
Protein 8.4g 1.5g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 12mg 13%
Selenium 8.1µg 1µg 13%
Potassium 601mg 180mg 12%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.481mg 12%
Vitamin A 0µg 83µg 9%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.92mg 6%
Choline 32mg 9.5mg 4%
Calcium 19mg 59mg 4%
Copper 0.148mg 0.12mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.004g 3%
Magnesium 40mg 28mg 3%
Calories 105kcal 61kcal 2%
Fats 1.9g 0.3g 2%
Carbs 18.1g 14.15g 1%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.04g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.166g 1%
Net carbs 10g 12.35g N/A
Sugar 0g 3.9g N/A
Sodium 30mg 20mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.012mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.063mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.052mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.096mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.078mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.055mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.056mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.025mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Leek
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
27%
Leek
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
26%
Leek

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Leek
Leek contains less Sodium (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Leek
Leek is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.203g)
Which food is cheaper?
Leek
Leek is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.9g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 32)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Leek - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169246/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.