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

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How are baker's yeast and provolone different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc; however, provolone is richer in calcium and vitamin B12.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 194% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 99 times more vitamin B1 than provolone. While baker's yeast contains 1.88mg of vitamin B1, provolone contains only 0.019mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less sodium.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cheese, provolone are the varieties used 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 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +335.5%
Contains more IronIron +525%
Contains more CopperCopper +469.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +3878.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489%
Contains more FolateFolate +7750%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14500%
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
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +745.8%
Contains more WaterWater +68.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +204.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1301.1%
Contains more OtherOther +81.2%

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
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +606.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19125%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Provolone DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 10µg 194%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.019mg 155%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.476mg 88%
Saturated fat 0.243g 17.078g 77%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.156mg 76%
Calcium 19mg 756mg 74%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.321mg 62%
Zinc 9.97mg 3.23mg 61%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 1.46µg 60%
Fats 1.9g 26.62g 38%
Sodium 30mg 876mg 37%
Iron 3.25mg 0.52mg 34%
Protein 8.4g 25.58g 34%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.073mg 27%
Vitamin A 0µg 236µg 26%
Phosphorus 336mg 496mg 23%
Cholesterol 0mg 69mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 7.393g 16%
Copper 0.148mg 0.026mg 14%
Potassium 601mg 138mg 14%
Calories 105kcal 351kcal 12%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.5µg 12%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.01mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.769g 5%
Carbs 18.1g 2.14g 5%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.5µg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 28mg 3%
Vitamin D 0IU 20IU 3%
Choline 32mg 15.4mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.23mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.2µg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 2.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.56g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.345mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.982mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 1.091mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 2.297mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 2.646mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.686mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.287mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.64mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 1.115mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Provolone
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
32%
Provolone
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
78%
Provolone

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 846mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.