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

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Summary of differences between baker's yeast and thyme

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B3, and vitamin B2; however, thyme is higher in vitamin C, iron, vitamin A, and manganese.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 185% more than thyme.
  • Baker's yeast has 39 times more vitamin B1 than thyme. While baker's yeast has 1.88mg of vitamin B1, thyme has only 0.048mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Thyme, fresh.

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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%
Thyme
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 114% 122% 54% 654% 185% 49% 45% 1.2% 224% 0%
Contains more ZincZinc +450.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +217%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +2031.6%
Contains more IronIron +436.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +275%
Contains less SodiumSodium -70%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +759.5%
~equal in Potassium ~609mg

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%
Thyme
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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 534% 79% 0% 0% 12% 109% 34% 25% 80% 0% 0% 34% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3816.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +139.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +574.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1098%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +23.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1644.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +160000%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~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
Thyme
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6% 2% 24% 65% 3%
Protein: 5.56 g
Fats: 1.68 g
Carbs: 24.45 g
Water: 65.11 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +51.1%
Contains more FatsFats +13.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +35.1%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%
~equal in Water ~65.11g

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
Thyme
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43% 8% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.467 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.081 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.532 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -48%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1192.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13200%

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 Thyme
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Thyme DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 45µg 185%
Iron 3.25mg 17.45mg 178%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 160.1mg 178%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.048mg 153%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.409mg 90%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.81mg 74%
Manganese 0.2mg 1.719mg 66%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.824mg 65%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.471mg 51%
Copper 0.148mg 0.555mg 45%
Calcium 19mg 405mg 39%
Phosphorus 336mg 106mg 33%
Magnesium 40mg 160mg 29%
Vitamin A 0µg 238µg 26%
Fiber 8.1g 14g 24%
Selenium 8.1µg 15%
Protein 8.4g 5.56g 6%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.348mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.532g 4%
Carbs 18.1g 24.45g 2%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.081g 2%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.467g 1%
Sodium 30mg 9mg 1%
Calories 105kcal 101kcal 0%
Fats 1.9g 1.68g 0%
Net carbs 10g 10.45g N/A
Potassium 601mg 609mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.114mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.154mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.285mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.262mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.126mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.307mg 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 Thyme
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
70%
Thyme
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
145%
Thyme

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Thyme
Thyme is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Thyme
Thyme contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.4)
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. Thyme - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173470/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.