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

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Differences between Baker's yeast and Matzo

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, while Matzo has more Selenium.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 192% higher.
  • Matzo contains 15 times less Zinc than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of Zinc, while Matzo contains 0.68mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Crackers, matzo, plain.

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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%
Matzo
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 18% 3.9% 9.9% 119% 20% 19% 38% 0% 85% 201%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +436.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1366.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +277.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -100%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +225%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +355.6%
~equal in Iron ~3.16mg

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%
Matzo
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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 0% 0% 1.2% 0% 97% 67% 73% 27% 27% 0% 0.75% 13% 5.9%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +385.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1006.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +4517.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +196.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
Matzo
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10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +35.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1504.7%
Contains more OtherOther +333.3%
Contains more ProteinProtein +19%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +362.4%

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
Matzo
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24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.603 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +724.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +14975%
~equal in Saturated Fat ~0.226g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Matzo Opinion
Calories 105kcal 395kcal Matzo
Protein 8.4g 10g Matzo
Fats 1.9g 1.4g Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 80.7g Matzo
Carbs 18.1g 83.7g Matzo
Magnesium 40mg 25mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 13mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 112mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 3.16mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 0.29g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 3g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.06mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.68mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 89mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin E 0mg 0.06mg Matzo
Manganese 0.2mg 0.65mg Matzo
Selenium 8.1µg 36.9µg Matzo
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.387mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.291mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.892mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.443mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.115mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Matzo
Folate 785µg 17µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 10.8mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.226g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.127g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.603g Matzo
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.116mg Matzo
Threonine 0.435mg 0.267mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.371mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.692mg Matzo
Lysine 0.69mg 0.193mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.176mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.494mg Matzo
Valine 0.512mg 0.42mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.213mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Matzo
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
151%
Baker's yeast
24%
Matzo
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
51%
Matzo

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.