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

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Differences between baker's yeast and peanuts

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, and zinc, while peanuts have more copper, manganese, vitamin E, and magnesium.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 136% higher.
  • Peanuts contain 8 times less vitamin B2 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 1.13mg of vitamin B2, while peanuts contain 0.135mg.
  • The amount of saturated fat in baker's yeast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Peanuts, all types, 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%
Peanut
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 120% 28% 62% 172% 381% 89% 161% 2.3% 252% 39%
Contains more ZincZinc +204.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +12.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +320%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +384.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +17.3%
Contains more IronIron +40.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +673%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +11.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -40%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +867%

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%
Peanut
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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% 0% 167% 0% 160% 31% 226% 106% 80% 0% 0% 180% 29%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +193.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +737%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +177.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +227.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +64.1%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B3 ~12.066mg
~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
Peanut
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26% 49% 16% 7% 2%
Protein: 25.8 g
Fats: 49.24 g
Carbs: 16.13 g
Water: 6.5 g
Other: 2.33 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +12.2%
Contains more WaterWater +961.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.6%
Contains more ProteinProtein +207.1%
Contains more FatsFats +2491.6%

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
Peanut
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14% 53% 34%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.279 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 24.426 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 15.558 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +2233%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +388850%

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 Peanut
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 Peanut DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 240µg 136%
Copper 0.148mg 1.144mg 111%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 15.558g 104%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.64mg 103%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.135mg 77%
Manganese 0.2mg 1.934mg 75%
Fats 1.9g 49.24g 73%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 1.767mg 63%
Zinc 9.97mg 3.27mg 61%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 24.426g 58%
Vitamin E 0mg 8.33mg 56%
Protein 8.4g 25.8g 35%
Magnesium 40mg 168mg 30%
Saturated fat 0.243g 6.279g 27%
Calories 105kcal 567kcal 23%
Iron 3.25mg 4.58mg 17%
Calcium 19mg 92mg 7%
Phosphorus 336mg 376mg 6%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.348mg 6%
Choline 32mg 52.5mg 4%
Potassium 601mg 705mg 3%
Fiber 8.1g 8.5g 2%
Selenium 8.1µg 7.2µg 2%
Sodium 30mg 18mg 1%
Carbs 18.1g 16.13g 1%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 12.066mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 7.63g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.72g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.25mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.883mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.907mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 1.672mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.926mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.317mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.377mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.082mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.652mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Peanut
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
75%
Peanut
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
131%
Peanut

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Peanut
Peanut is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Peanut
Peanut contains less Sodium (difference - 12mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.72g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.036g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 13)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $1)
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. Peanut - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172430/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.