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Baker's yeast vs. McDonald's Big Mac — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Baker's yeast and McDonald's Big Mac

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Fiber, while McDonald's Big Mac has more Vitamin B12.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 185% higher.
  • McDonald's Big Mac contains 11 times less Vitamin B1 than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 1.88mg of Vitamin B1, while McDonald's Big Mac contains 0.176mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Baker's yeast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and McDONALD'S, BIG MAC.

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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 +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%
Contains more Potassium +232%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +422%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Calcium +510.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.206
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 35% 75% 15% 53% 16% 60% 53% 33% 27% 0%
Contains more Iron +62.5%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +175.4%
Contains more Potassium +232%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +422%
Contains more Copper +51%
Contains more Calcium +510.5%
Equal in Manganese - 0.206

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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Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.5%
Contains more Folate +1606.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8700%
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 12% 0% 0% 2% 44% 49% 64% 0% 0% 35% 111% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +968.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +440.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +263.5%
Contains more Folate +1606.5%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +8700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
12% 15% 20% 51% 2%
Protein: 11.82 g
Fats: 14.96 g
Carbs: 20.08 g
Water: 51.3 g
Other: 1.84 g
Contains more Water +34.5%
Contains more Other +41.3%
Contains more Protein +40.7%
Contains more Fats +687.4%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7550%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
50% 46% 4%
Saturated Fat: 3.803 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.474 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.306 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +231.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7550%

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 McDonald's Big Mac
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 ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast McDonald's Big Mac Opinion
Net carbs 10g 18.48g McDonald's Big Mac
Protein 8.4g 11.82g McDonald's Big Mac
Fats 1.9g 14.96g McDonald's Big Mac
Carbs 18.1g 20.08g McDonald's Big Mac
Calories 105kcal 257kcal McDonald's Big Mac
Fructose 1.69g McDonald's Big Mac
Sugar 0g 3.97g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.6g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 116mg McDonald's Big Mac
Iron 3.25mg 2mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 20mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 122mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 181mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 460mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 1.91mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.098mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.206mg McDonald's Big Mac
Selenium 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 188IU McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg McDonald's Big Mac
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.176mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.209mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.384mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 46µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.88µg McDonald's Big Mac
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
Cholesterol 0mg 36mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.588g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 3.803g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 3.474g McDonald's Big Mac
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.306g McDonald's Big Mac

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baker's yeast McDonald's Big Mac
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
26%
McDonald's Big Mac
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
36%
McDonald's Big Mac

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
McDonald's Big Mac
McDonald's Big Mac is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.97g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 430mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 66)
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

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. McDonald's Big Mac - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170720/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.