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

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What are the main differences between Baker's yeast and Lemongrass?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Lemongrass is richer in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Lemongrass's daily need coverage for Manganese is 218% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 98 times more Vitamin B5 than Lemongrass. Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Lemongrass has 0.05mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Lemon grass (citronella), raw 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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
7
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Phosphorus +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +347.1%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Calcium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +151.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Manganese +2512%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Lemongrass
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 20% 307% 43% 44% 64% 1% 61% 89% 682% 4%
Contains more Phosphorus +232.7%
Contains more Zinc +347.1%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Contains more Calcium +242.1%
Contains more Iron +151.4%
Contains more Magnesium +50%
Contains more Potassium +20.3%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Contains more Copper +79.7%
Contains more Manganese +2512%

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
9
:
2
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +737%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1017.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Folate +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%
Baker's yeast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Lemongrass
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 0% 0% 9% 17% 32% 21% 3% 19% 57% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2792.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +737%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1017.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +9700%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +437.5%
Contains more Folate +946.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2500%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Protein +361.5%
Contains more Fats +287.8%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Equal in Water - 70.58
Baker's yeast
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Lemongrass
2% 25% 71% 2%
Protein: 1.82 g
Fats: 0.49 g
Carbs: 25.31 g
Water: 70.58 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +361.5%
Contains more Fats +287.8%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Carbs +39.8%
Equal in Water - 70.58

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Lemongrass
Lemongrass
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1838.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4150%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Lemongrass
35% 16% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.119 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.054 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.17 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1838.9%
Contains less Saturated Fat -51%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4150%

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 Lemongrass
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Lemongrass Opinion
Net carbs 10g 25.31g Lemongrass
Protein 8.4g 1.82g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0.49g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 25.31g Lemongrass
Calories 105kcal 99kcal Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 65mg Lemongrass
Iron 3.25mg 8.17mg Lemongrass
Magnesium 40mg 60mg Lemongrass
Phosphorus 336mg 101mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 723mg Lemongrass
Sodium 30mg 6mg Lemongrass
Zinc 9.97mg 2.23mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.266mg Lemongrass
Manganese 0.2mg 5.224mg Lemongrass
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 6IU Lemongrass
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.6mg Lemongrass
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.065mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.135mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.101mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.05mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.08mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 75µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
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
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.119g Lemongrass
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.054g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.17g Lemongrass

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Lemongrass
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
162%
Baker's yeast
13%
Lemongrass
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
131%
Lemongrass

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is cheaper?
Lemongrass
Lemongrass is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Lemongrass - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168573/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.