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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 for 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% 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 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% 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 DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 110µg 169%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.434mg 121%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.44mg 89%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.14mg 80%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.335mg 61%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.805mg 53%
Selenium 8.1µg 30.9µg 41%
Phosphorus 336mg 125mg 30%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.075mg 27%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.824mg 27%
Sodium 30mg 603mg 25%
Potassium 601mg 166mg 13%
Carbs 18.1g 48.3g 10%
Fiber 8.1g 5.8g 9%
Calories 105kcal 259kcal 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.799g 5%
Calcium 19mg 73mg 5%
Iron 3.25mg 2.83mg 5%
Copper 0.148mg 0.186mg 4%
Choline 32mg 14.6mg 3%
Fats 1.9g 3.3g 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.33mg 2%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.626g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 1.311g 1%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.2µg 1%
Protein 8.4g 8.5g 0%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 42.5g N/A
Magnesium 40mg 40mg 0%
Sugar 0g 3.85g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.255mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.319mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.579mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.233mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.139mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.411mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.379mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.182mg 0%

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.