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Baking powder vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Baking powder and Yeast

  • Baking powder is richer in Calcium, Phosphorus, and Iron, yet Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 916% higher.
  • Baking powder contains 208 times more Sodium than Yeast. Baking powder contains 10600mg of Sodium, while Yeast contains 51mg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.

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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 +19486.7%
Contains more Iron +407.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +244%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +4675%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +79300%
Contains more Copper +4260%
Contains more Manganese +2736.4%
Contains more Selenium +3850%
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 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +19486.7%
Contains more Iron +407.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +244%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Potassium +4675%
Contains less Sodium -99.5%
Contains more Zinc +79300%
Contains more Copper +4260%
Contains more Manganese +2736.4%
Contains more Selenium +3850%

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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Yeast
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
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 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Other +1091.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
Equal in Water - 5.08
28% 5% 67%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 27.7 g
Water: 5 g
Other: 67.3 g
40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
Contains more Other +1091.2%
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +48.8%
Equal in Water - 5.08

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baking powder Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 27.5g 14.32g Baking powder
Protein 0g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 0g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 27.7g 41.22g Yeast
Calories 53kcal 325kcal Yeast
Fiber 0.2g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 5876mg 30mg Baking powder
Iron 11.02mg 2.17mg Baking powder
Magnesium 27mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 2191mg 637mg Baking powder
Potassium 20mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 10600mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.01mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.01mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.011mg 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 0.2µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 0mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 0µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 0g 1.001g Baking powder
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.017g Yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baking powder 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
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
452%
Baking powder
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 10549mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 92)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baking powder
Baking powder is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.001g)
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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.