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

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Summary of differences between Baking powder and Baker's yeast

  • Baking powder has more Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, however, Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baking powder covers your daily need of Calcium 586% more than Baker's yeast.
  • Baking powder has 353 times more Sodium than Baker's yeast. While Baking powder has 10600mg of Sodium, Baker's yeast has only 30mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed.

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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.
Contains more Calcium +30826.3%
Contains more Iron +239.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +552.1%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +2905%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +99600%
Contains more Copper +1380%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Selenium +3950%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1763% 414% 20% 939% 2% 1383% 1% 4% 2% 2%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +30826.3%
Contains more Iron +239.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +552.1%
Contains more Magnesium +48.1%
Contains more Potassium +2905%
Contains less Sodium -99.7%
Contains more Zinc +99600%
Contains more Copper +1380%
Contains more Manganese +1718.2%
Contains more Selenium +3950%

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Other +2488.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1280%
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more Carbs +53%
Contains more Other +2488.5%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +1280%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baking powder Baker's yeast
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 10g Baking powder
Protein 0g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 0g 1.9g Baker's yeast
Carbs 27.7g 18.1g Baking powder
Calories 53kcal 105kcal Baker's yeast
Fiber 0.2g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 5876mg 19mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 3.25mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 2191mg 336mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 10600mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.01mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.01mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.011mg 0.2mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 0.2µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 0mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 0µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0g 0.243g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.004g Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder Baker's yeast
Low Fats diet ok
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
0%
Baking powder
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.243g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 10570mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
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. Baking powder - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172803/nutrients
  2. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.