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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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
5
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5
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +186.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +814.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +63.2%
Contains more Iron +23.4%
Contains more Magnesium +32.5%
Contains more Copper +212.8%
Contains more Manganese +248%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Wafer
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 151% 38% 57% 19% 76% 30% 155% 91% 32%
Contains more Phosphorus +154.5%
Contains more Potassium +186.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +814.7%
Contains more Selenium +42.1%
Contains more Calcium +63.2%
Contains more Iron +23.4%
Contains more Magnesium +32.5%
Contains more Copper +212.8%
Contains more Manganese +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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
4
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +743.1%
Contains more Folate +1570.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Wafer
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 15% 0% 0% 51% 62% 54% 23% 12% 36% 12% 6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +743.1%
Contains more Folate +1570.2%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains more Protein +27.3%
Contains more Water +1433.3%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Fats +647.4%
Contains more Carbs +301.7%
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
Wafer
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 Protein +27.3%
Contains more Water +1433.3%
Contains more Other +30%
Contains more Fats +647.4%
Contains more Carbs +301.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Wafer
Wafer
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103725%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Wafer
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.153 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.3%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +364.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Wafer Opinion
Net carbs 10g 69.3g Wafer
Protein 8.4g 6.6g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 14.2g Wafer
Carbs 18.1g 72.7g Wafer
Calories 105kcal 433kcal Wafer
Sugar 0g 37.43g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 3.4g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 31mg Wafer
Iron 3.25mg 4.01mg Wafer
Magnesium 40mg 53mg Wafer
Phosphorus 336mg 132mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 210mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 580mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 1.09mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.463mg Wafer
Manganese 0.2mg 0.696mg Wafer
Selenium 8.1µg 5.7µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 10IU Wafer
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 3µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0mg 0.72mg Wafer
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 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
Folate 785µg 47µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.09µg Wafer
Vitamin K 0µg 2.4µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 4.241g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Wafer
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Wafer
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 4.865g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.153g Wafer

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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
22%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
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 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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.