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

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How are Baker's yeast and Mussels different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B2, however, Mussels is richer in Vitamin B12, Manganese, Selenium, and Iron.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Mussels is 1000% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 10 times more Folate than Mussels. While Baker's yeast contains 785µg of Folate, Mussels contains only 76µg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat are the varieties 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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
5
:
5
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +273.4%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +3300%
Contains more Selenium +1006.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Copper - 0.149
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Mussels
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 252% 27% 123% 24% 49% 73% 50% 887% 489%
Contains more Phosphorus +17.9%
Contains more Potassium +124.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.9%
Contains more Zinc +273.4%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Contains more Iron +106.8%
Contains more Manganese +3300%
Contains more Selenium +1006.2%
Equal in Magnesium - 37
Equal in Copper - 0.149

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
9
:
3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Vitamin B1 +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Folate +932.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +239900%
Baker's yeast
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%
Mussels
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 0% 0% 46% 75% 97% 57% 57% 24% 57% 3000% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +526.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +169%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +310%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +330%
Contains more Folate +932.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +13500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +239900%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
2
:
3
Mussels
Mussels
Contains more Carbs +144.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Fats +135.8%
Contains more Other +22.3%
Baker's yeast
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Mussels
24% 4% 7% 61% 3%
Protein: 23.8 g
Fats: 4.48 g
Carbs: 7.39 g
Water: 61.15 g
Other: 3.18 g
Contains more Carbs +144.9%
Contains more Water +12.8%
Contains more Protein +183.3%
Contains more Fats +135.8%
Contains more Other +22.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
2
:
1
Mussels
Mussels
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30200%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.014
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Mussels
28% 33% 39%
Saturated Fat: 0.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.014 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.212 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -71.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +30200%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.014

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Mussels Opinion
Net carbs 10g 7.39g Baker's yeast
Protein 8.4g 23.8g Mussels
Fats 1.9g 4.48g Mussels
Carbs 18.1g 7.39g Baker's yeast
Calories 105kcal 172kcal Mussels
Fiber 8.1g 0g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 33mg Mussels
Iron 3.25mg 6.72mg Mussels
Magnesium 40mg 37mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 285mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 268mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 369mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 2.67mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.149mg Mussels
Manganese 0.2mg 6.8mg Mussels
Selenium 8.1µg 89.6µg Mussels
Vitamin A 0IU 304IU Mussels
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 91µg Mussels
Vitamin C 0.1mg 13.6mg Mussels
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.42mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.95mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 76µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 24µg Mussels
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.267mg Mussels
Threonine 0.435mg 1.025mg Mussels
Isoleucine 0.476mg 1.036mg Mussels
Leucine 0.668mg 1.676mg Mussels
Lysine 0.69mg 1.779mg Mussels
Methionine 0.166mg 0.537mg Mussels
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.853mg Mussels
Valine 0.512mg 1.04mg Mussels
Histidine 0.217mg 0.457mg Mussels
Cholesterol 0mg 56mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.85g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.506g Mussels
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.276g Mussels
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.044g Mussels
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 1.014g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.212g Mussels

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Mussels
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
286%
Mussels
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
198%
Mussels

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mussels
Mussels is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 339mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 56mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.607g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $5.2)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Mussels - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174217/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.