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

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What are the differences between Baker's yeast and Pita?

  • Baker's yeast is richer than Pita in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Iron.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 190% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 13 times more Vitamin B6 than Pita. While Baker's yeast has 0.43mg of Vitamin B6, Pita has only 0.034mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Bread, pita, white, unenriched 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%
Pita
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 26% 11% 53% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400.8%
Contains more IronIron +132.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +1086.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +352.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.5%

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% 0% 0% 0% 67% 22% 40% 24% 7.8% 0% 0% 18% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1064.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3170.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~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
Pita
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9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 g
Contains more FatsFats +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +115%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +207.7%
~equal in Protein ~9.1g

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
Pita
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21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +897.1%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13275%

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 Pita
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price 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 Pita Opinion
Calories 105kcal 275kcal Pita
Protein 8.4g 9.1g Pita
Fats 1.9g 1.2g Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 53.5g Pita
Carbs 18.1g 55.7g Pita
Magnesium 40mg 26mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 86mg Pita
Potassium 601mg 120mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 1.4mg Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 2.2g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.168mg Pita
Zinc 9.97mg 0.84mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 97mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 536mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.267mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.097mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.142mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.397mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.034mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 24µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.105g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.535g Pita
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.105mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.257mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.349mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.634mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.219mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.16mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.446mg Pita
Valine 0.512mg 0.394mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.195mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Pita
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
14%
Pita
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
36%
Pita

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pita
Pita is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita
Pita is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita
Pita is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
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. Pita - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172816/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.