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

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How are baker's yeast and pasta different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher than pasta in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, iron, and potassium.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 180% more than pasta.
  • Baker's yeast contains 27 times more vitamin B5 than pasta. Baker's yeast contains 4.9mg of vitamin B5, while pasta contains 0.183mg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Pasta, fresh-refrigerated, plain, cooked 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%
Pasta
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 1.8% 2.1% 43% 31% 15% 27% 0.78% 29% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +216.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +2404.2%
Contains more IronIron +185.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +59.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1680.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +433.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -80%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +12%

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%
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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 0% 2% 0% 0% 52% 35% 19% 11% 7.8% 18% 0% 48% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +799.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +653.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2577.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +1126.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1300%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Pasta
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5% 25% 69%
Protein: 5.15 g
Fats: 1.05 g
Carbs: 24.93 g
Water: 68.56 g
Other: 0.31 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +63.1%
Contains more FatsFats +81%
Contains more OtherOther +738.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +37.7%
~equal in Water ~68.56g

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
Pasta
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21% 18% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.15 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.429 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +744.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -38.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +10625%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Pasta DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 64µg 180%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.209mg 139%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.183mg 94%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.56mg 86%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.15mg 75%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.992mg 71%
Phosphorus 336mg 63mg 39%
Fiber 8.1g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.034mg 30%
Iron 3.25mg 1.14mg 26%
Potassium 601mg 24mg 17%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Cholesterol 0mg 33mg 11%
Protein 8.4g 5.15g 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Copper 0.148mg 0.093mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 18mg 5%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.14µg 5%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.429g 3%
Carbs 18.1g 24.93g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.124g 2%
Calories 105kcal 131kcal 1%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.224mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 6µg 1%
Sodium 30mg 6mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 6mg 1%
Fats 1.9g 1.05g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 24.93g N/A
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.15g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.065mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.134mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.197mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.348mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.097mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.079mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.247mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.217mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.103mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Pasta
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
15%
Pasta
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
16%
Pasta

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Pasta
Pasta contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Pasta
Pasta is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.093g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Pasta - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169728/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.