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

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The main differences between Baker's yeast and Flax

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Zinc, however, Flax has more Copper, Manganese, Magnesium, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 175% higher.
  • Flax has 7 times less Vitamin B2 than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 1.13mg of Vitamin B2, while Flax has 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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
8
Flax
Flax
Contains more Zinc +129.7%
Contains more Calcium +1242.1%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Magnesium +880%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Copper +724.3%
Contains more Manganese +1141%
Contains more Selenium +213.6%
Equal in Sodium - 30
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Flax
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 77% 215% 280% 276% 72% 4% 119% 407% 324% 139%
Contains more Zinc +129.7%
Contains more Calcium +1242.1%
Contains more Iron +76.3%
Contains more Magnesium +880%
Contains more Phosphorus +91.1%
Contains more Potassium +35.3%
Contains more Copper +724.3%
Contains more Manganese +1141%
Contains more Selenium +213.6%
Equal in Sodium - 30

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
6
:
4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +601.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.5%
Contains more Folate +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.473
Baker's yeast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Flax
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 2% 411% 38% 58% 60% 110% 66% 0% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +14.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +601.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +299.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +397.5%
Contains more Folate +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.473

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
4
Flax
Flax
Contains more Water +891.4%
Contains more Protein +117.7%
Contains more Fats +2118.9%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Other +42.7%
Baker's yeast
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Flax
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 Water +891.4%
Contains more Protein +117.7%
Contains more Fats +2118.9%
Contains more Carbs +59.6%
Contains more Other +42.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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2
Flax
Flax
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +618.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +718150%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Flax
9% 19% 72%
Saturated Fat: 3.663 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.527 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 28.73 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +618.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Flax Opinion
Net carbs 10g 1.58g Baker's yeast
Protein 8.4g 18.29g Flax
Fats 1.9g 42.16g Flax
Carbs 18.1g 28.88g Flax
Calories 105kcal 534kcal Flax
Sugar 0g 1.55g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 27.3g Flax
Calcium 19mg 255mg Flax
Iron 3.25mg 5.73mg Flax
Magnesium 40mg 392mg Flax
Phosphorus 336mg 642mg Flax
Potassium 601mg 813mg Flax
Sodium 30mg 30mg
Zinc 9.97mg 4.34mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 1.22mg Flax
Manganese 0.2mg 2.482mg Flax
Selenium 8.1µg 25.4µg Flax
Vitamin E 0mg 0.31mg Flax
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.6mg Flax
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 1.644mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.161mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.08mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.985mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.473mg Flax
Folate 785µg 87µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg Flax
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.297mg Flax
Threonine 0.435mg 0.766mg Flax
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.896mg Flax
Leucine 0.668mg 1.235mg Flax
Lysine 0.69mg 0.862mg Flax
Methionine 0.166mg 0.37mg Flax
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.957mg Flax
Valine 0.512mg 1.072mg Flax
Histidine 0.217mg 0.472mg Flax
Saturated Fat 0.243g 3.663g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 7.527g Flax
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 28.73g Flax
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Flax

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Flax
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
162%
Baker's yeast
63%
Flax
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
191%
Flax

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Flax
Flax 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 Sodium?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sodium (30 mg)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 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 - 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.