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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.
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.4%
Contains more Potassium +400.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +1086.9%
Contains more Calcium +352.6%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +140.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 26% 53% 19% 42% 11% 70% 23% 56% 63% 0%
Contains more Iron +132.1%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.4%
Contains more Potassium +400.8%
Contains less Sodium -94.4%
Contains more Zinc +1086.9%
Contains more Calcium +352.6%
Contains more Copper +13.5%
Contains more Manganese +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.
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Pita
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1064.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more Folate +3170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 67% 23% 41% 24% 8% 18% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +604.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1064.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +474.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more Folate +3170.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +58.3%
Contains more Water +115%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Carbs +207.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.1
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
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 Fats +58.3%
Contains more Water +115%
Contains more Other +36.8%
Contains more Carbs +207.7%
Equal in Protein - 9.1

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +897.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +13275%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.535 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +897.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 10g 53.5g Pita
Protein 8.4g 9.1g Pita
Fats 1.9g 1.2g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 55.7g Pita
Calories 105kcal 275kcal Pita
Fiber 8.1g 2.2g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 86mg Pita
Iron 3.25mg 1.4mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 26mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 97mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 120mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 536mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.84mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.168mg Pita
Manganese 0.2mg 0.481mg Pita
Selenium 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 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
Folate 785µg 24µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
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
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.166g Pita
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.105g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.535g Pita

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Pita
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
162%
Baker's yeast
15%
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.