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

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A recap on differences between Baker's yeast and Potato bread

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, however, Potato bread is higher in Calcium.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 165% more than Potato bread.
  • Potato bread contains 11 times less Vitamin B2 than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 1.13mg of Vitamin B2, while Potato bread contains 0.106mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less Sodium.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Bread, potato.

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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 20% 56% 63% 84% 31% 39% 158% 49% 33% 52%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more IronIron +44.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +57.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +592.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +889.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +19.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +26.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.3%
~equal in Phosphorus ~369mg

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% 5.3% 9.4% 3% 47% 24% 23% 49% 54% 19% 17% 95% 10%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +900%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +966%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +884%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +499.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +85.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +523%
Contains more CholineCholine +73.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1400%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
13% 3% 47% 34% 4%
Protein: 12.5 g
Fats: 3.13 g
Carbs: 47.07 g
Water: 33.55 g
Other: 3.75 g
Contains more WaterWater +105.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +48.8%
Contains more FatsFats +64.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160.1%
Contains more OtherOther +44.2%

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 Potato bread
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Potato bread Opinion
Calories 105kcal 266kcal Potato bread
Protein 8.4g 12.5g Potato bread
Fats 1.9g 3.13g Potato bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 40.77g Potato bread
Carbs 18.1g 47.07g Potato bread
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Potato bread
Magnesium 40mg 28mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 188mg Potato bread
Potassium 601mg 718mg Potato bread
Iron 3.25mg 2.25mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 9.38g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 6.3g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.094mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 1.44mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 369mg Potato bread
Sodium 30mg 375mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 89IU Potato bread
Vitamin A 0µg 24µg Potato bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.47mg Potato bread
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Potato bread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.253mg Potato bread
Selenium 8.1µg 9.5µg Potato bread
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.188mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.25mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.817mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.232mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.15µg Potato bread
Vitamin K 0µg 6.8µg Potato bread
Folate 785µg 126µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 18.4mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0g Potato bread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0g Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.081mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.224mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.268mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.44mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.311mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.112mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.285mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.305mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.143mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Potato bread
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
27%
Potato bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
59%
Potato bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato bread
Potato bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato bread
Potato bread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 9.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 345mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Potato bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167943/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.