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

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The main differences between baker's yeast and flax seeds

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B5, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and zinc; however, flax seeds have more copper, manganese, magnesium, fiber, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 175% higher.
  • Flax seeds have 7 times less vitamin B2 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 1.13mg of vitamin B2, while flax seeds have 0.161mg.

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

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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 280% 77% 72% 215% 407% 118% 275% 3.9% 324% 139%
Contains more ZincZinc +129.7%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +880%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1242.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +35.3%
Contains more IronIron +76.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +724.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +91.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1141%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +213.6%
~equal in Sodium ~30mg

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 2% 0% 6.2% 0% 411% 37% 58% 59% 109% 0% 11% 65% 43%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +601.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +397.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +145.9%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.473mg

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
18% 42% 29% 7% 4%
Protein: 18.29 g
Fats: 42.16 g
Carbs: 28.88 g
Water: 6.96 g
Other: 3.71 g
Contains more WaterWater +891.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +117.7%
Contains more FatsFats +2118.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +59.6%
Contains more OtherOther +42.7%

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
9% 19% 72%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 3.663 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 28.73 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -93.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +618.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +718150%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Flax seeds DV% diff.
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 28.73g 192%
Folate 785µg 87µg 175%
Copper 0.148mg 1.22mg 119%
Manganese 0.2mg 2.482mg 99%
Magnesium 40mg 392mg 84%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.985mg 78%
Fiber 8.1g 27.3g 77%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.161mg 75%
Fats 1.9g 42.16g 62%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.08mg 58%
Zinc 9.97mg 4.34mg 51%
Phosphorus 336mg 642mg 44%
Iron 3.25mg 5.73mg 31%
Selenium 8.1µg 25.4µg 31%
Calcium 19mg 255mg 24%
Calories 105kcal 534kcal 21%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 1.644mg 20%
Protein 8.4g 18.29g 20%
Saturated fat 0.243g 3.663g 16%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 7.527g 16%
Choline 32mg 78.7mg 8%
Potassium 601mg 813mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg 4%
Carbs 18.1g 28.88g 4%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.473mg 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.31mg 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg 1%
Net carbs 10g 1.58g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.55g N/A
Sodium 30mg 30mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.297mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.766mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.896mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 1.235mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.862mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.37mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.957mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.072mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.472mg 0%
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Flax seeds
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
62%
Flax seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
191%
Flax seeds

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax seeds
Flax seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.55g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.42g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.2)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (30 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. Flax seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169414/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.