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

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Summary of differences between Baker's yeast and Sugar substitute

  • Baker's yeast has more Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber, however, Sugar substitute is higher in Calcium.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 155% more than Sugar substitute.
  • Baker's yeast has 249 times more Zinc than Sugar substitute. While Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, Sugar substitute has only 0.04mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Sweeteners, sugar substitute, granulated, brown.

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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.
Contains more Iron +1931.3%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4100%
Contains more Potassium +1441%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +24825%
Contains more Copper +2014.3%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Calcium +4526.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 264% 6% 5% 4% 4% 75% 2% 3% 3% 0%
Contains more Iron +1931.3%
Contains more Magnesium +566.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +4100%
Contains more Potassium +1441%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +24825%
Contains more Copper +2014.3%
Contains more Manganese +809.1%
Contains more Calcium +4526.3%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +12433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2766.7%
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%
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% 0% 4% 4% 0% 5% 4% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +12433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +7433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +6025%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2766.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +307.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +654.9%
Contains more Carbs +368.3%
Contains more Other +55%
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
2% 85% 9% 4%
Protein: 2.06 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 84.77 g
Water: 9.14 g
Other: 4.03 g
Contains more Protein +307.8%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +654.9%
Contains more Carbs +368.3%
Contains more Other +55%

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 Sugar substitute
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Sugar substitute Opinion
Net carbs 10g 84.17g Sugar substitute
Protein 8.4g 2.06g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0g Baker's yeast
Carbs 18.1g 84.77g Sugar substitute
Calories 105kcal 347kcal Sugar substitute
Starch 3.52g Sugar substitute
Sugar 0g 4.03g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 0.6g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 879mg Sugar substitute
Iron 3.25mg 0.16mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 6mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 8mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 39mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 572mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.04mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.007mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.022mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.015mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.015mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.08mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.015mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g Sugar substitute
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Sugar substitute
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
1%
Sugar substitute
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
36%
Sugar substitute

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food is cheaper?
Sugar substitute
Sugar substitute is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.03g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 542mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 40)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Sugar substitute - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170675/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.