Baker's yeast vs. Marinara sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between baker's yeast and marinara sauce
- Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and vitamin B6; however, marinara sauce is richer in vitamin E.
- Baker's yeast covers your daily folate needs 193% more than marinara sauce.
- Marinara sauce has 78 times less vitamin B1 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 1.88mg of vitamin B1, while marinara sauce has 0.024mg.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Sauce, pasta, spaghetti/marinara, ready-to-serve, low sodium.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +122.2% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +88.4% |
Contains more IronIron | +316.7% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +82.7% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +4885% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +888.2% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +46% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +636.4% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +42.1% |
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.
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +7733.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +1752.5% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +214% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +148.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +5938.5% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +133.6% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +1900% |
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
8.4 g
Fats:
1.9 g
Carbs:
18.1 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
2.6 g
Protein:
1.41 g
Fats:
1.48 g
Carbs:
8.06 g
Water:
87.39 g
Other:
1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +495.7% |
Contains more FatsFats | +28.4% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +124.6% |
Contains more OtherOther | +56.6% |
Contains more WaterWater | +26.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.17 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.377 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.508 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +177.7% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -30% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +12600% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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Lower in Saturated fat |
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Lower in price |
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Lower in Cholesterol |
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Lower in Sugar |
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Rich in minerals |
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Rich in vitamins |
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Lower in Sodium | Equal | ||
Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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Folate | 785µg | 13µg | 193% |
Vitamin B1 | 1.88mg | 0.024mg | 155% |
Vitamin B5 | 4.9mg | 98% | |
Zinc | 9.97mg | 0.2mg | 89% |
Vitamin B2 | 1.13mg | 0.061mg | 82% |
Vitamin B3 | 12.3mg | 3.917mg | 52% |
Phosphorus | 336mg | 34mg | 43% |
Iron | 3.25mg | 0.78mg | 31% |
Fiber | 8.1g | 1.8g | 25% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.43mg | 0.173mg | 20% |
Vitamin E | 0mg | 2.4mg | 16% |
Protein | 8.4g | 1.41g | 14% |
Selenium | 8.1µg | 1.1µg | 13% |
Vitamin K | 0µg | 13.9µg | 12% |
Potassium | 601mg | 319mg | 8% |
Copper | 0.148mg | 0.081mg | 7% |
Magnesium | 40mg | 18mg | 5% |
Vitamin A | 0µg | 33µg | 4% |
Choline | 32mg | 13.7mg | 3% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 0.004g | 0.508g | 3% |
Calories | 105kcal | 51kcal | 3% |
Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.137mg | 3% |
Carbs | 18.1g | 8.06g | 3% |
Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 2mg | 2% |
Monounsaturated fat | 1.047g | 0.377g | 2% |
Cholesterol | 0mg | 2mg | 1% |
Calcium | 19mg | 27mg | 1% |
Fats | 1.9g | 1.48g | 1% |
Net carbs | 10g | 6.26g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 5.5g | N/A |
Sodium | 30mg | 30mg | 0% |
Vitamin B12 | 0.01µg | 0µg | 0% |
Saturated fat | 0.243g | 0.17g | 0% |
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?


is better in case of low diet
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Low Calories diet |
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Low Fats diet |
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Low Carbs diet |
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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
151%

19%

Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%

15%

Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?

Marinara sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.073g)
Which food is cheaper?

Marinara sauce is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?

Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?

Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.5g)
Which food is richer in minerals?

Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?

Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (30 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()