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

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Differences between baker's yeast and sweet potato

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and fiber, while sweet potato has more vitamin A.
  • Sweet potato's daily need coverage for vitamin A is 284% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 71 times less folate than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 785µg of folate, while sweet potato contains 11µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Sweet potato, raw, unprepared.

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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 18% 9% 30% 23% 50% 8.2% 20% 7.2% 34% 3.3%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +60%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +78.3%
Contains more IronIron +432.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +3223.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +614.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -45.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1250%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +29%
~equal in Copper ~0.151mg

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 8% 236% 5.2% 0% 20% 14% 10% 48% 48% 0% 4.5% 8.3% 6.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7036.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +160.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +2300%
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
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +435%
Contains more FatsFats +3700%
Contains more OtherOther +165.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.2%
Contains more WaterWater +12%

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
55% 3% 42%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.018 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.014 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +104600%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -92.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +250%

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 Sweet potato
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Sweet potato DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 11µg 194%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.078mg 150%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.3mg 88%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.061mg 82%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.8mg 82%
Vitamin A 0µg 709µg 79%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.557mg 73%
Phosphorus 336mg 47mg 41%
Iron 3.25mg 0.61mg 33%
Fiber 8.1g 3g 20%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.209mg 17%
Protein 8.4g 1.57g 14%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.6µg 14%
Potassium 601mg 337mg 8%
Starch 12.65g 5%
Choline 32mg 12.3mg 4%
Magnesium 40mg 25mg 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.001g 3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.4mg 3%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.258mg 3%
Fats 1.9g 0.05g 3%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg 2%
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg 2%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.018g 1%
Calories 105kcal 86kcal 1%
Sodium 30mg 55mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 30mg 1%
Carbs 18.1g 20.12g 1%
Fructose 0.7g 1%
Net carbs 10g 17.12g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.18g N/A
Copper 0.148mg 0.151mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.014g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.031mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.083mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.055mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.092mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.066mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.029mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.089mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.086mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.031mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Sweet potato
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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%
Sweet potato
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
20%
Sweet potato

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.225g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sweet potato
Sweet potato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 25mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
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. Sweet potato - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168482/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.