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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 for 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.
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 4.3% 264% 3.4% 6% 2.3% 1.1% 3.4% 75% 2.9% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +566.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1441%
Contains more IronIron +1931.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +2014.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +24825%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +4100%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +809.1%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +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.
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 0% 0% 0% 0% 3.8% 3.5% 0% 4.8% 3.5% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +12433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +7433.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +6025%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2766.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
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 ProteinProtein +307.8%
Contains more FatsFats +∞%
Contains more WaterWater +654.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +368.3%
Contains more OtherOther +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 DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 196%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.015mg 155%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.08mg 96%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.04mg 90%
Calcium 19mg 879mg 86%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.015mg 86%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 77%
Phosphorus 336mg 8mg 47%
Iron 3.25mg 0.16mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.015mg 32%
Fiber 8.1g 0.6g 30%
Sodium 30mg 572mg 24%
Carbs 18.1g 84.77g 22%
Potassium 601mg 39mg 17%
Copper 0.148mg 0.007mg 16%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Protein 8.4g 2.06g 13%
Calories 105kcal 347kcal 12%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.022mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 6mg 8%
Choline 32mg 6%
Fats 1.9g 0g 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 3%
Saturated fat 0.243g 1%
Starch 3.52g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 84.17g N/A
Sugar 0g 4.03g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Sugar substitute
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
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.