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

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How are baker's yeast and Limburger different?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, and iron, while Limburger is higher in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 182% more than Limburger.
  • Baker's yeast contains 78 times more vitamin B3 than Limburger. Baker's yeast contains 12.3mg of vitamin B3, while Limburger contains 0.158mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in saturated fat.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cheese, limburger types were used 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 15% 149% 11% 4.9% 7% 57% 168% 104% 5% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +90.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +369.5%
Contains more IronIron +2400%
Contains more CopperCopper +604.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +374.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +426.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2515.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +17%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%

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% 113% 4.6% 7.5% 20% 116% 3% 71% 20% 130% 5.8% 44% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2250%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +124.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7684.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +316.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +400%
Contains more FolateFolate +1253.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +10300%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
20% 27% 48% 4%
Protein: 20.05 g
Fats: 27.25 g
Carbs: 0.49 g
Water: 48.42 g
Other: 3.79 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +3593.9%
Contains more WaterWater +42.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +138.7%
Contains more FatsFats +1334.2%
Contains more OtherOther +45.8%

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
65% 33% 2%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 16.746 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.606 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +722%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +12275%

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 Limburger
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Limburger DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 58µg 182%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.08mg 150%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.158mg 76%
Saturated fat 0.243g 16.746g 75%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 1.177mg 74%
Zinc 9.97mg 2.1mg 72%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.503mg 48%
Calcium 19mg 497mg 48%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.04µg 43%
Iron 3.25mg 0.13mg 39%
Fats 1.9g 27.25g 39%
Vitamin A 0µg 340µg 38%
Sodium 30mg 800mg 33%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Cholesterol 0mg 90mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.086mg 26%
Protein 8.4g 20.05g 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 8.606g 19%
Potassium 601mg 128mg 14%
Copper 0.148mg 0.021mg 14%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Calories 105kcal 327kcal 11%
Phosphorus 336mg 393mg 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.038mg 7%
Carbs 18.1g 0.49g 6%
Magnesium 40mg 21mg 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.495g 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 32mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.3µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 0.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.49g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.289mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.739mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 1.219mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 2.093mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.675mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.619mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.116mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.439mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.578mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Limburger
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
42%
Limburger
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
60%
Limburger

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 90mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.49g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 770mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.503g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Limburger - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171243/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.