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

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How are baker's yeast and pumpernickel bread different?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6, while pumpernickel bread is higher in manganese and selenium.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 173% more than pumpernickel bread.
  • Baker's yeast contains 12 times more vitamin B5 than pumpernickel bread. Baker's yeast contains 4.9mg of vitamin B5, while pumpernickel bread contains 0.404mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in sodium.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Bread, pumpernickel types were 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 39% 20% 18% 108% 96% 40% 76% 78% 170% 134%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +188.9%
Contains more IronIron +13.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +573.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +257.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +93.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +552.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.5%

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 0% 0% 8.4% 0% 82% 70% 58% 24% 29% 0% 2% 70% 8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +474.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +270.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +297.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1112.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +241.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +744.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~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
9% 3% 48% 38% 3%
Protein: 8.7 g
Fats: 3.1 g
Carbs: 47.5 g
Water: 37.9 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more WaterWater +82.1%
Contains more FatsFats +63.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +162.4%
~equal in Protein ~8.7g
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
17% 36% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.437 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.932 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.237 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -44.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +12.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +30825%

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 Pumpernickel bread
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat 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 Pumpernickel bread DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 93µg 173%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.327mg 129%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.404mg 90%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.48mg 77%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.305mg 63%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.091mg 58%
Manganese 0.2mg 1.305mg 48%
Selenium 8.1µg 24.5µg 30%
Sodium 30mg 596mg 25%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.126mg 23%
Phosphorus 336mg 178mg 23%
Copper 0.148mg 0.287mg 15%
Potassium 601mg 208mg 12%
Carbs 18.1g 47.5g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.237g 8%
Calories 105kcal 250kcal 7%
Fiber 8.1g 6.5g 6%
Iron 3.25mg 2.87mg 5%
Calcium 19mg 68mg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.42mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 54mg 3%
Choline 32mg 14.6mg 3%
Fats 1.9g 3.1g 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 0.8µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.437g 1%
Protein 8.4g 8.7g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 41g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.53g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.932g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.097mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.267mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.334mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.602mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.248mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.155mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.422mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.396mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.196mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pumpernickel bread
Pumpernickel bread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 566mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.194g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
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. Pumpernickel bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174918/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.