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

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Summary of differences between Baker's yeast and Wheat

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Zinc, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Wheat is higher in Selenium, and Manganese.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 194% more than Wheat.
  • Baker's yeast has 38 times more Vitamin B2 than Wheat. While Baker's yeast has 1.13mg of Vitamin B2, Wheat has only 0.03mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Wheat, KAMUT khorasan, cooked.

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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%
Wheat
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 34% 2.7% 14% 66% 69% 50% 63% 1% 134% 174%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +111.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +266.5%
Contains more IronIron +84.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +441.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +128.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +20%
Contains more CopperCopper +39.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +415%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +293.8%

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%
Wheat
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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% 0.24% 4.8% 0% 24% 6.9% 43% 0% 16% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1878.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3666.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +433.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +514.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +7036.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~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
Wheat
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6% 28% 65%
Protein: 5.71 g
Fats: 0.83 g
Carbs: 27.6 g
Water: 65.18 g
Other: 0.68 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +47.1%
Contains more FatsFats +128.9%
Contains more OtherOther +282.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +52.5%
~equal in Water ~65.18g

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
Wheat
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19% 21% 60%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.077 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.084 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.243 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1146.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -68.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5975%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Wheat Opinion
Calories 105kcal 132kcal Wheat
Protein 8.4g 5.71g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 0.83g Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 23.3g Wheat
Carbs 18.1g 27.6g Wheat
Magnesium 40mg 48mg Wheat
Calcium 19mg 9mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 164mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 1.76mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 3.07g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 4.3g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.207mg Wheat
Zinc 9.97mg 1.84mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 147mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 8mg Wheat
Vitamin A 0IU 4IU Wheat
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Wheat
Manganese 0.2mg 1.03mg Wheat
Selenium 8.1µg 31.9µg Wheat
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.095mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.03mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.305mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.07mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 11µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.002g Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 0.077g Wheat
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 0.084g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.243g Wheat
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.051mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.172mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.22mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.432mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.161mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.097mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.3mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.267mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.147mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Wheat
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
8%
Wheat
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
61%
Wheat

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.166g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.07g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169744/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.