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

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Differences between Baker's yeast and Wafer

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, while Wafer has more Copper.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 185% higher.
  • Wafer contains 13 times less Vitamin B5 than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 4.9mg of Vitamin B5, while Wafer contains 0.381mg.
  • The amount of Sodium in Baker's yeast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cookies, chocolate wafers.

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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%
Wafer
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +814.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +32.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248%

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%
Wafer
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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 0% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +743.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1570.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.8%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
Wafer
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7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 2 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30%
Contains more FatsFats +647.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +301.7%

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
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +364.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103725%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Wafer Opinion
Calories 105kcal 433kcal Wafer
Protein 8.4g 6.6g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 14.2g Wafer
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 69.3g Wafer
Carbs 18.1g 72.7g Wafer
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 53mg Wafer
Calcium 19mg 31mg Wafer
Potassium 601mg 210mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 4.01mg Wafer
Sugar 0g 37.43g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 3.4g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.463mg Wafer
Zinc 9.97mg 1.09mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 132mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 580mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg Wafer
Manganese 0.2mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 8.1µg 5.7µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.203mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.266mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.858mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.381mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.051mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg Wafer
Folate 785µg 47µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 14.3mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 4.241g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.153g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.096mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.22mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.261mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.447mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.281mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.105mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.308mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.323mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.128mg Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baker's yeast Wafer
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
21%
Wafer
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
65%
Wafer

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.