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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% 1% 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
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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 DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 47µg 185%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.203mg 140%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.381mg 90%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.09mg 81%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.266mg 66%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.858mg 59%
Copper 0.148mg 0.463mg 35%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.051mg 29%
Phosphorus 336mg 132mg 29%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.153g 28%
Sodium 30mg 580mg 24%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.696mg 22%
Fats 1.9g 14.2g 19%
Fiber 8.1g 3.4g 19%
Saturated fat 0.243g 4.241g 18%
Carbs 18.1g 72.7g 18%
Calories 105kcal 433kcal 16%
Potassium 601mg 210mg 12%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 4.865g 10%
Iron 3.25mg 4.01mg 10%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg 5%
Selenium 8.1µg 5.7µg 4%
Protein 8.4g 6.6g 4%
Caffeine 0mg 10mg 3%
Magnesium 40mg 53mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg 3%
Choline 32mg 14.3mg 3%
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 2%
Calcium 19mg 31mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 69.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 37.43g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.22mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.261mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.447mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.281mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.105mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.308mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.323mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.128mg 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g N/A
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
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.