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Baker's yeast vs. Taffy (candy) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baker's yeast and Taffy (candy)?

  • Taffy (candy) has less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, Vitamin B6, and Fiber than Baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 196% higher.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Candies, taffy, prepared-from-recipe types in this comparison.

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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
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0
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +32400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +33500%
Contains more Potassium +19933.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +4647.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Taffy (candy)
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 1% 0% 1% 1% 7% 6% 0% 0% 4%
Contains more Calcium +137.5%
Contains more Iron +32400%
Contains more Magnesium +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +33500%
Contains more Potassium +19933.3%
Contains less Sodium -42.3%
Contains more Zinc +4647.6%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains more Selenium +1057.1%

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
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3
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01
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%
Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 2% 0% 0% 7% 3% 1% 1% 0% 0% 2% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6614.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +9316.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614900%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +122400%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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2
Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
Contains more Protein +27900%
Contains more Water +1322.7%
Contains more Other +1030.4%
Contains more Fats +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +405.9%
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
Taffy (candy)
3% 92% 5%
Protein: 0.03 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 91.56 g
Water: 4.85 g
Other: 0.23 g
Contains more Protein +27900%
Contains more Water +1322.7%
Contains more Other +1030.4%
Contains more Fats +75.3%
Contains more Carbs +405.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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Taffy (candy)
Taffy (candy)
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2925%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Taffy (candy)
68% 28% 4%
Saturated Fat: 2.049 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.838 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.121 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2925%

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 Taffy (candy)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Taffy (candy) Opinion
Net carbs 10g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Protein 8.4g 0.03g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 3.33g Taffy (candy)
Carbs 18.1g 91.56g Taffy (candy)
Calories 105kcal 397kcal Taffy (candy)
Sugar 0g 68.48g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 0g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 8mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 0.01mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 1mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 3mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 52mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.21mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 0.7µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 100IU Taffy (candy)
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 27µg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin E 0mg 0.09mg Taffy (candy)
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.028mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.012mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.002mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.004mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.01µg
Vitamin K 0µg 0.3µg Taffy (candy)
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
Cholesterol 0mg 9mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.131g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 2.049g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.838g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.121g Taffy (candy)
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.086g Taffy (candy)
Omega-3 - ALA 0.013g Taffy (candy)

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Taffy (candy)
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
2%
Taffy (candy)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
2%
Taffy (candy)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 68.48g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 9mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.806g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
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. Taffy (candy) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169670/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.