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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 RAE.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 194% higher.
  • Sweet potato contains 33 times less Zinc than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of Zinc, while Sweet potato contains 0.3mg.

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
3
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Iron +432.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +614.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +3223.3%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Equal in Copper - 0.151
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Sweet potato
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 23% 18% 21% 30% 8% 9% 51% 34% 4%
Contains more Iron +432.8%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +614.9%
Contains more Potassium +78.3%
Contains less Sodium -45.5%
Contains more Zinc +3223.3%
Contains more Selenium +1250%
Contains more Calcium +57.9%
Contains more Manganese +29%
Equal in Copper - 0.151

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
7
:
4
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.7%
Contains more Folate +7036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Sweet potato
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 852% 6% 0% 8% 20% 15% 11% 48% 49% 9% 0% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2310.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1752.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2108.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +512.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +105.7%
Contains more Folate +7036.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +2300%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Protein +435%
Contains more Fats +3700%
Contains more Other +165.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Water +12%
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
Sweet potato
20% 77%
Protein: 1.57 g
Fats: 0.05 g
Carbs: 20.12 g
Water: 77.28 g
Other: 0.98 g
Contains more Protein +435%
Contains more Fats +3700%
Contains more Other +165.3%
Contains more Carbs +11.2%
Contains more Water +12%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Sweet potato
Sweet potato
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +250%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Sweet potato
55% 3% 42%
Saturated Fat: 0.018 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.014 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104600%
Contains less Saturated Fat -92.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Sweet potato Opinion
Net carbs 10g 17.12g Sweet potato
Protein 8.4g 1.57g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0.05g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 20.12g Sweet potato
Calories 105kcal 86kcal Baker's yeast
Starch 12.65g Sweet potato
Fructose 0.7g Sweet potato
Sugar 0g 4.18g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 3g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 30mg Sweet potato
Iron 3.25mg 0.61mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 25mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 47mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 337mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 55mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.3mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.151mg Sweet potato
Manganese 0.2mg 0.258mg Sweet potato
Selenium 8.1µg 0.6µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 14187IU Sweet potato
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 709µg Sweet potato
Vitamin E 0mg 0.26mg Sweet potato
Vitamin C 0.1mg 2.4mg Sweet potato
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.078mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.061mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.557mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.8mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.209mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 11µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Sweet potato
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.031mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.083mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.055mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.092mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.066mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.029mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.089mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.086mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.031mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.018g Sweet potato
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.001g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.014g Sweet potato

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Sweet potato
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
162%
Baker's yeast
85%
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 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.
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. 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.