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

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How are baker's yeast and whey different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher than whey in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need for folate, 196% more than whey.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Whey, sweet, fluid types were used in this article.

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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%
Whey
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 14% 2.3% 1.3% 3.5% 20% 7% 0.13% 10%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +273.3%
Contains more IronIron +5316.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +3600%
Contains more ZincZinc +7569.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +630.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -44.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +19900%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +326.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +147.4%

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%
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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 0.33% 1% 0% 0% 9% 36% 1.4% 23% 7.2% 35% 0% 0.75% 8.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +5122.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +615.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +16521.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1179.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1287.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +78400%
Contains more CholineCholine +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +2700%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~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
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5% 93%
Protein: 0.85 g
Fats: 0.36 g
Carbs: 5.14 g
Water: 93.12 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +888.2%
Contains more FatsFats +427.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.1%
Contains more OtherOther +390.6%
Contains more WaterWater +35%

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
Whey
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67% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.23 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.011 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +947%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +175%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.23g

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Whey DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 1µg 196%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.036mg 154%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.383mg 90%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.13mg 89%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.074mg 76%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.158mg 75%
Phosphorus 336mg 46mg 41%
Iron 3.25mg 0.06mg 40%
Fiber 8.1g 0g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.031mg 31%
Copper 0.148mg 0.004mg 16%
Protein 8.4g 0.85g 15%
Potassium 601mg 161mg 13%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.28µg 11%
Selenium 8.1µg 1.9µg 11%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.001mg 9%
Magnesium 40mg 8mg 8%
Calories 105kcal 27kcal 4%
Carbs 18.1g 5.14g 4%
Calcium 19mg 47mg 3%
Choline 32mg 16mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.1g 2%
Fats 1.9g 0.36g 2%
Sodium 30mg 54mg 1%
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 5.14g N/A
Sugar 0g 5.14g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.23g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.011g 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.013mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.054mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.047mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.078mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.068mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.016mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.027mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.046mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.016mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Whey
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
9%
Whey
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
8%
Whey

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Whey
Whey is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.013g)
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 - 5.14g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 43)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins

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. Whey - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171282/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.