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

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A recap on differences between baker's yeast and pistachios

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, and vitamin B3; however, pistachios are higher in copper, vitamin B6, and manganese.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily folate needs 184% more than pistachios.
  • Pistachios contain 9 times less vitamin B3 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 12.3mg of vitamin B3, while pistachios contain 1.3mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less saturated fat.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Nuts, pistachio nuts, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 86% 32% 90% 147% 433% 60% 210% 0.13% 157% 38%
Contains more ZincZinc +353.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +15.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +202.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +452.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +70.5%
Contains more IronIron +20.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +778.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +45.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +500%

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%
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 19% 8.7% 57% 0% 218% 37% 24% 31% 392% 0% 0% 38% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +116.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +606.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +846.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +842.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1439.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +5500%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +295.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
20% 45% 27% 4% 3%
Protein: 20.16 g
Fats: 45.32 g
Carbs: 27.17 g
Water: 4.37 g
Other: 2.98 g
Contains more WaterWater +1478.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +140%
Contains more FatsFats +2285.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +50.1%
Contains more OtherOther +14.6%

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
14% 53% 33%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.907 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 23.257 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 14.38 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2121.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +359400%

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 Pistachio
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Pistachio DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 51µg 184%
Copper 0.148mg 1.3mg 128%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 1.7mg 98%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 14.38g 96%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.52mg 88%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.87mg 84%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.16mg 75%
Zinc 9.97mg 2.2mg 71%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.3mg 69%
Fats 1.9g 45.32g 67%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 23.257g 56%
Manganese 0.2mg 1.2mg 43%
Saturated fat 0.243g 5.907g 26%
Protein 8.4g 20.16g 24%
Calories 105kcal 560kcal 23%
Phosphorus 336mg 490mg 22%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.86mg 19%
Magnesium 40mg 121mg 19%
Potassium 601mg 1025mg 12%
Fiber 8.1g 10.6g 10%
Calcium 19mg 105mg 9%
Iron 3.25mg 3.92mg 8%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 5.6mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Carbs 18.1g 27.17g 3%
Vitamin A 0µg 26µg 3%
Selenium 8.1µg 7µg 2%
Starch 1.67g 1%
Sodium 30mg 1mg 1%
Net carbs 10g 16.57g N/A
Sugar 0g 7.66g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.251mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.684mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.917mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 1.604mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 1.138mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.36mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.092mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.249mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.512mg 0%
Fructose 0.24g 0%
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 14.091g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Pistachio
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
63%
Pistachio
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
125%
Pistachio

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pistachio
Pistachio is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pistachio
Pistachio contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.66g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.664g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 28)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
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)

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. Pistachio - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170184/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.