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

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The main differences between Baker's yeast and Rye bread

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Rye bread has more Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 169% higher.
  • Rye bread has 11 times less Vitamin B5 than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Rye bread has 0.44mg.

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

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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 29% 22% 15% 106% 62% 31% 54% 79% 107% 169%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +262%
Contains more IronIron +14.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +774.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +168.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +284.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +25.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +312%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +281.5%
~equal in Magnesium ~40mg

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 1.3% 0.42% 6.6% 0% 109% 77% 71% 26% 17% 0% 3% 83% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +333.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1013.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +473.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +613.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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% 37% 3%
Protein: 8.5 g
Fats: 3.3 g
Carbs: 48.3 g
Water: 37.3 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more WaterWater +85%
Contains more FatsFats +73.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +166.9%
~equal in Protein ~8.5g
~equal in Other ~2.6g

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
23% 48% 29%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.626 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.311 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.799 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -61.2%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +25.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19875%

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 Rye 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 Rye bread Opinion
Calories 105kcal 259kcal Rye bread
Protein 8.4g 8.5g Rye bread
Fats 1.9g 3.3g Rye bread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg Rye bread
Net carbs 10g 42.5g Rye bread
Carbs 18.1g 48.3g Rye bread
Magnesium 40mg 40mg
Calcium 19mg 73mg Rye bread
Potassium 601mg 166mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.83mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 3.85g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 5.8g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.186mg Rye bread
Zinc 9.97mg 1.14mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 125mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 603mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 7IU Rye bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.33mg Rye bread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.824mg Rye bread
Selenium 8.1µg 30.9µg Rye bread
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.434mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.335mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.805mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.44mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.075mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg Rye bread
Folate 785µg 110µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 14.6mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.626g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 1.311g Rye bread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.799g Rye bread
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.096mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.255mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.319mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.579mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.233mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.139mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.411mg Rye bread
Valine 0.512mg 0.379mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.182mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Rye 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
31%
Rye bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
67%
Rye bread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Rye bread
Rye bread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 573mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.383g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
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. Rye bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172684/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.