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

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What are the differences between Baker's yeast and Potato flour?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Selenium, yet Potato flour is higher in Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 190% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 22 times more Vitamin B2 than Potato flour. While Baker's yeast has 1.13mg of Vitamin B2, Potato flour has only 0.051mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Potato flour 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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 46% 20% 88% 52% 66% 15% 72% 7.2% 41% 6%
Contains more IronIron +135.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1746.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +636.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +62.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +242.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +66.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +33.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56.5%

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%
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 13% 0% 5% 0% 57% 12% 66% 28% 177% 0% 0% 19% 22%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +724.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +2115.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +250.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +933.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3040%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +3700%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +78.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +23.4%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
7% 83% 7% 3%
Protein: 6.9 g
Fats: 0.34 g
Carbs: 83.1 g
Water: 6.52 g
Other: 3.14 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.7%
Contains more FatsFats +458.8%
Contains more WaterWater +958.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +359.1%
Contains more OtherOther +20.8%

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
36% 3% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.09 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.008 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.15 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +12987.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -63%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +3650%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Potato flour Opinion
Calories 105kcal 357kcal Potato flour
Protein 8.4g 6.9g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0.34g Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 3.8mg Potato flour
Net carbs 10g 77.2g Potato flour
Carbs 18.1g 83.1g Potato flour
Magnesium 40mg 65mg Potato flour
Calcium 19mg 65mg Potato flour
Potassium 601mg 1001mg Potato flour
Iron 3.25mg 1.38mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 3.52g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 5.9g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.197mg Potato flour
Zinc 9.97mg 0.54mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 168mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 55mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin E 0mg 0.25mg Potato flour
Manganese 0.2mg 0.313mg Potato flour
Selenium 8.1µg 1.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.228mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.051mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.507mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.474mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.769mg Potato flour
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 25µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 39.5mg Potato flour
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.09g Potato flour
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.008g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.15g Potato flour
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.115mg Potato flour
Threonine 0.435mg 0.28mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.299mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.425mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.413mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.107mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.316mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.356mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.166mg 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 Potato flour
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
31%
Potato flour
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
41%
Potato flour

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato flour
Potato flour is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.153g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato flour
Potato flour is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.52g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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 flour - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168446/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.