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

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Important differences between Baker's yeast and Malt

  • Malt has less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Iron, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 194% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 47 times more Vitamin B3 than Malt. Baker's yeast has 12.3mg of Vitamin B3, while Malt has 0.259mg.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Beverages, Malted drink mix, chocolate, powder, prepared with whole milk.

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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.
Contains more Iron +1447.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +269.2%
Contains more Potassium +249.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +2331.7%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +415.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 30% 8% 11% 39% 16% 8% 12% 13% 11% 30%
Contains more Iron +1447.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +269.2%
Contains more Potassium +249.4%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Zinc +2331.7%
Contains more Copper +300%
Contains more Manganese +150%
Contains more Selenium +50%
Contains more Calcium +415.8%

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.
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Malt
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +514.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4649%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.8%
Contains more Folate +8622.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 1% 14% 43% 5% 22% 11% 7% 53% 1%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3381.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +514.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4649%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1284.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.8%
Contains more Folate +8622.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +4100%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Fats +73.2%
Contains more Water +17.9%
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
3% 3% 11% 81%
Protein: 3.37 g
Fats: 3.29 g
Carbs: 11.2 g
Water: 81.34 g
Other: 0.8 g
Contains more Protein +149.3%
Contains more Carbs +61.6%
Contains more Other +225%
Contains more Fats +73.2%
Contains more Water +17.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5100%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
65% 28% 7%
Saturated Fat: 1.883 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.827 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.208 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +26.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5100%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Malt Opinion
Net carbs 10g 10.7g Malt
Protein 8.4g 3.37g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 3.29g Malt
Carbs 18.1g 11.2g Baker's yeast
Calories 105kcal 85kcal Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 6.68g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 0.5g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 98mg Malt
Iron 3.25mg 0.21mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 15mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 91mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 172mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 60mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.41mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.037mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.08mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 5.4µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 95IU Malt
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 26µg Malt
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Malt
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.054mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.184mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.259mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.354mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.046mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 9µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.42µg Malt
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Malt
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.074mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.143mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.165mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.268mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.142mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.074mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.15mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.193mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.077mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 1.883g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.827g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.208g Malt

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Malt
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
162%
Baker's yeast
13%
Malt
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
17%
Malt

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Malt
Malt is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.68g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.64g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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. Malt - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174867/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.