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

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Summary of differences between Cracker and Baker's yeast

  • Cracker has more Vitamin K, however, Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 173% more than Cracker.
  • Baker's yeast has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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 +531.6%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +409.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +1934.7%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +531.6%
Contains more Iron +24%
Contains more Manganese +145.5%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +35.5%
Contains more Potassium +409.3%
Contains less Sodium -95.9%
Contains more Zinc +1934.7%
Contains more Copper +42.3%
Contains more Selenium +20.9%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1075.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Folate +753.3%
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% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +351.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +147.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +182.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1075.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +582.5%
Contains more Folate +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1291.1%
Contains more Carbs +238.7%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Water +2097.5%
Equal in Other - 2.6
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 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 Fats +1291.1%
Contains more Carbs +238.7%
Contains more Protein +26.5%
Contains more Water +2097.5%
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +525.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +328325%
Contains less Saturated Fat -95.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Cracker Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 59g 10g Cracker
Protein 6.64g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 26.43g 1.9g Cracker
Carbs 61.3g 18.1g Cracker
Calories 510kcal 105kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 8.18g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 2.3g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 120mg 19mg Cracker
Iron 4.03mg 3.25mg Cracker
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 248mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 118mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 726mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.49mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.104mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.491mg 0.2mg Cracker
Selenium 6.7µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 92µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 69.3µg 0µg Cracker
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.193mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.471mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.103mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.112mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.294mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.145mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 1.076g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 5.562g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 1.047g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.004g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Cracker 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
53%
Cracker
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Cracker
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 696mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.319g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.