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

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

  • Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Fiber, yet Potato is richer in Vitamin C.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 193% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 35 times more Vitamin B2 than Potato. Baker's yeast has 1.13mg of Vitamin B2, while Potato has 0.032mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw types in this comparison.

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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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
8
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +301.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +489.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Zinc +3223.3%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Manganese - 0.2
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 31% 17% 25% 38% 1% 9% 37% 27% 3%
Contains more Calcium +58.3%
Contains more Iron +301.2%
Contains more Magnesium +73.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +489.5%
Contains more Potassium +41.4%
Contains more Zinc +3223.3%
Contains more Copper +34.5%
Contains more Selenium +1925%
Contains less Sodium -80%
Equal in Manganese - 0.2

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
4
Potato
Potato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2221%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1059.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1561%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Folate +5133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +19600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Baker's yeast
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%
Potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 1% 0% 66% 21% 8% 20% 18% 69% 12% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2221%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3431.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1059.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1561%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +44.3%
Contains more Folate +5133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +19600%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
4
:
1
Potato
Potato
Contains more Protein +309.8%
Contains more Fats +2011.1%
Contains more Other +132.1%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Equal in Carbs - 17.49
Baker's yeast
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Potato
2% 17% 79%
Protein: 2.05 g
Fats: 0.09 g
Carbs: 17.49 g
Water: 79.25 g
Other: 1.12 g
Contains more Protein +309.8%
Contains more Fats +2011.1%
Contains more Other +132.1%
Contains more Water +14.9%
Equal in Carbs - 17.49

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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:
2
Potato
Potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +950%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Potato
36% 3% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.025 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.042 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52250%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +950%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Potato Opinion
Net carbs 10g 15.39g Potato
Protein 8.4g 2.05g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0.09g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 17.49g Baker's yeast
Calories 105kcal 77kcal Baker's yeast
Starch 15.29g Potato
Fructose 0.26g Potato
Sugar 0g 0.82g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 2.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 12mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 0.81mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 23mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 57mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 425mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 6mg Potato
Zinc 9.97mg 0.3mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.11mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.2mg
Selenium 8.1µg 0.4µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Potato
Vitamin C 0.1mg 19.7mg Potato
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.081mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.032mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.061mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.295mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.298mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 15µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 2µg Potato
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.021mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.067mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.066mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.098mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.107mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.032mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.081mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.103mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.035mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.025g Potato
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.002g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.042g Potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
18%
Potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
19%
Potato

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato
Potato is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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 - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170026/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.