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

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What are the differences between baker's yeast and oatmeal?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, fiber, and potassium, yet oatmeal is higher in iron.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 185% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 16 times more zinc than oatmeal. While baker's yeast has 9.97mg of zinc, oatmeal has only 0.62mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) types 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 24% 5.4% 224% 22% 17% 33% 6.4% 73% 27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +885.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1508.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +336.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -38.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +62%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +321.1%
Contains more IronIron +83.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +179%

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 0% 43% 1.4% 0% 65% 50% 57% 19% 67% 0% 1% 33% 2.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +623.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +425.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +306.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1445.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +48.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1684.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +580.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +254.4%
Contains more FatsFats +39.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +55.1%
Contains more OtherOther +356.1%
Contains more WaterWater +21.8%

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
22% 37% 41%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.226 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.426 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +167.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10550%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.226g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Oatmeal DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 44µg 185%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.26mg 135%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.317mg 92%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.62mg 85%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.215mg 70%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.025mg 58%
Phosphorus 336mg 77mg 37%
Iron 3.25mg 5.96mg 34%
Fiber 8.1g 1.7g 26%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.558mg 16%
Potassium 601mg 61mg 16%
Vitamin A 0µg 130µg 14%
Protein 8.4g 2.37g 12%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.29mg 11%
Copper 0.148mg 0.066mg 9%
Calcium 19mg 80mg 6%
Selenium 8.1µg 5µg 6%
Choline 32mg 4.7mg 5%
Starch 10.37g 4%
Magnesium 40mg 26mg 3%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.426g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.391g 2%
Calories 105kcal 68kcal 2%
Carbs 18.1g 11.67g 2%
Fats 1.9g 1.36g 1%
Sodium 30mg 49mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 9.97g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.46g N/A
Vitamin E 0mg 0.07mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg 0%
Trans fat 0.003g N/A
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.226g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.105mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.2mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.135mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.04mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.13mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.151mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.057mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Oatmeal
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
26%
Oatmeal
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
45%
Oatmeal

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 19mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
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. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/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.