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

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How are baker's yeast and muffin different?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, and phosphorus, while muffin is higher in vitamin K.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate 184% more than muffin.
  • Baker's yeast contains 27 times more Zinc than muffin. Baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of Zinc, while muffin contains 0.37mg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) 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%
Muffin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +396.7%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2594.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +131.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.5%
~equal in Selenium ~8.2µg

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%
Muffin
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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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +942.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more FolateFolate +1535.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.1%

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
Muffin
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4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.1%
Contains more WaterWater +176.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75.7%
Contains more FatsFats +745.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.8%

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
Muffin
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18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +360.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202475%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Muffin Opinion
Calories 105kcal 375kcal Muffin
Protein 8.4g 4.49g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 16.07g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.9mg Muffin
Net carbs 10g 51.9g Muffin
Carbs 18.1g 53g Muffin
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Magnesium 40mg 10mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 44mg Muffin
Potassium 601mg 121mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 1.3mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 31.47g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.06mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.37mg Baker's yeast
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 336mg 146mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Manganese 0.2mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 8.1µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.168mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.163mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.418mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.47mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.04mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0µg 39.2µg Muffin
Folate 785µg 48µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.2g Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 92.5mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 0.243g 2.844g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 8.103g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.066mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.181mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.224mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.421mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.199mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.115mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.277mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.257mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.128mg Baker's yeast
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Muffin
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
30%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.601g)
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?
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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.
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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