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

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How are baker's yeast and nutmeg different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, nutmeg is richer in manganese, copper, fiber, and magnesium.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 177% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 20 times more vitamin B2 than nutmeg. While baker's yeast contains 1.13mg of vitamin B2, nutmeg contains only 0.057mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less saturated fat.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Spices, nutmeg, ground 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.
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%
Nutmeg
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 55% 31% 114% 342% 59% 91% 2.1% 378% 8.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +71.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +363.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +57.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +406.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +357.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +868.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +593.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -46.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1350%
~equal in Iron ~3.04mg

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%
Nutmeg
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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 10% 1.7% 0% 0% 87% 13% 24% 0% 37% 0% 0% 57% 4.8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +443.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1882.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +846.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +168.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +932.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +263.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2900%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
Nutmeg
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6% 36% 49% 6% 2%
Protein: 5.84 g
Fats: 36.31 g
Carbs: 49.29 g
Water: 6.23 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +43.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1007.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
Contains more FatsFats +1811.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +172.3%

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
Nutmeg
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88% 11%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 25.94 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.22 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.35 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +207.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +8650%

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 Nutmeg
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Nutmeg DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 76µg 177%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.346mg 128%
Saturated fat 0.243g 25.94g 117%
Manganese 0.2mg 2.9mg 117%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 98%
Copper 0.148mg 1.027mg 98%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.057mg 83%
Zinc 9.97mg 2.15mg 71%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.299mg 69%
Fats 1.9g 36.31g 53%
Fiber 8.1g 20.8g 51%
Magnesium 40mg 183mg 34%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.16mg 21%
Calories 105kcal 525kcal 21%
Phosphorus 336mg 213mg 18%
Calcium 19mg 184mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 1.6µg 12%
Carbs 18.1g 49.29g 10%
Potassium 601mg 350mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 3.22g 5%
Protein 8.4g 5.84g 5%
Choline 32mg 8.8mg 4%
Iron 3.25mg 3.04mg 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.35g 2%
Sodium 30mg 16mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 5µg 1%
Net carbs 10g 28.49g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.99g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 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?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Nutmeg
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
18%
Nutmeg
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
121%
Nutmeg

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Nutmeg
Nutmeg contains less Sodium (difference - 14mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.99g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 25.697g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $4.2)
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 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. Nutmeg - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171326/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.