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

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Differences between baker's yeast and zucchini

  • Zucchini contains less folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, fiber, and vitamin B6 than baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 190% higher.
  • Zucchini contains 42 times less vitamin B1 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast contains 1.88mg of vitamin B1, while zucchini contains 0.045mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Squash, summer, zucchini, includes skin, raw.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 4.8% 23% 14% 18% 8.7% 16% 1% 23% 1.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +18.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +130.3%
Contains more IronIron +778.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +179.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +3015.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +784.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +13%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +3950%
Contains less SodiumSodium -73.3%

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%
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 60% 3.3% 2.4% 0% 11% 22% 8.5% 12% 38% 0% 11% 18% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4077.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1102.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2627.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2302%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +163.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3170.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +236.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +17800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
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
3% 95%
Protein: 1.21 g
Fats: 0.32 g
Carbs: 3.11 g
Water: 94.79 g
Other: 0.57 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +594.2%
Contains more FatsFats +493.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +482%
Contains more OtherOther +356.1%
Contains more WaterWater +37.4%

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
45% 6% 49%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.084 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.011 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.091 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +9418.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -65.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +2175%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Zucchini DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 24µg 190%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.045mg 153%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.204mg 94%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.32mg 88%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.094mg 80%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.451mg 74%
Phosphorus 336mg 38mg 43%
Iron 3.25mg 0.37mg 36%
Fiber 8.1g 1g 28%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.163mg 21%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 17.9mg 20%
Selenium 8.1µg 0.2µg 14%
Protein 8.4g 1.21g 14%
Copper 0.148mg 0.053mg 11%
Potassium 601mg 261mg 10%
Magnesium 40mg 18mg 5%
Carbs 18.1g 3.11g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.3µg 4%
Choline 32mg 9.5mg 4%
Calories 105kcal 17kcal 4%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 0.011g 3%
Fats 1.9g 0.32g 2%
Fructose 1.38g 2%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.177mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 10µg 1%
Sodium 30mg 8mg 1%
Saturated fat 0.243g 0.084g 1%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.091g 1%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg 1%
Net carbs 10g 2.11g N/A
Calcium 19mg 16mg 0%
Sugar 0g 2.5g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.01mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.029mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.044mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.071mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.067mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.018mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.043mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.054mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.026mg 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.061g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.03g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Zucchini
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
15%
Zucchini
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
12%
Zucchini

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Zucchini
Zucchini contains less Sodium (difference - 22mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Zucchini
Zucchini is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.159g)
Which food is cheaper?
Zucchini
Zucchini is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Zucchini - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169291/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.