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

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Significant differences between baker's yeast and sunflower seeds

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B5, and vitamin B2; however, sunflower seeds are richer in vitamin E, copper, selenium, manganese, vitamin B6, magnesium, and phosphorus.
  • Sunflower seeds cover your daily vitamin E needs 234% more than baker's yeast.
  • Sunflower seeds have 4 times less vitamin B5 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 4.9mg of vitamin B5, while sunflower seeds have 1.13mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Seeds, sunflower seed kernels, dried.

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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 232% 23% 57% 197% 600% 136% 283% 1.2% 254% 289%
Contains more ZincZinc +99.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +712.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +310.5%
Contains more IronIron +61.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +1116.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +96.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +875%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +554.3%
~equal in Potassium ~645mg

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 4.7% 1% 703% 0% 370% 82% 156% 68% 310% 0% 0% 170% 30%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +27%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +218.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +333.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +245.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +212.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +72.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
21% 51% 20% 5% 3%
Protein: 20.78 g
Fats: 51.46 g
Carbs: 20 g
Water: 4.73 g
Other: 3.03 g
Contains more WaterWater +1358.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +147.4%
Contains more FatsFats +2608.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +10.5%
Contains more OtherOther +16.5%

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
10% 40% 50%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.455 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 18.528 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 23.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1669.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +578325%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Sunflower seeds DV% diff.
Vitamin E 0mg 35.17mg 234%
Copper 0.148mg 1.8mg 184%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 23.137g 154%
Folate 785µg 227µg 140%
Selenium 8.1µg 53µg 82%
Fats 1.9g 51.46g 76%
Manganese 0.2mg 1.95mg 76%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 1.13mg 75%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 1.345mg 70%
Magnesium 40mg 325mg 68%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.355mg 60%
Phosphorus 336mg 660mg 46%
Zinc 9.97mg 5mg 45%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 18.528g 44%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 1.48mg 33%
Protein 8.4g 20.78g 25%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 8.335mg 25%
Iron 3.25mg 5.25mg 25%
Calories 105kcal 584kcal 24%
Saturated fat 0.243g 4.455g 19%
Calcium 19mg 78mg 6%
Choline 32mg 55.1mg 4%
Fiber 8.1g 8.6g 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.4mg 1%
Potassium 601mg 645mg 1%
Sodium 30mg 9mg 1%
Carbs 18.1g 20g 1%
Net carbs 10g 11.4g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.62g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.348mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.928mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 1.139mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 1.659mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.937mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.494mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 1.169mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 1.315mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.632mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.014g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Sunflower 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
146%
Sunflower seeds
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
207%
Sunflower seeds

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 20)
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. Sunflower seeds - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170562/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.