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Crackers vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Crackers and Yeast

  • Crackers are richer in Vitamin K, yet Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 881% higher.
  • Crackers contain 173 times more Vitamin K than Yeast. Crackers contain 69.3µg of Vitamin K, while Yeast contains 0.4µg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, standard snack-type, regular 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Yeast
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +709.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1520.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.9%

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.
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% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Yeast
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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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17225%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +777.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +823.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2281%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2443.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
Yeast
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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 FatsFats +247.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +509%
Contains more WaterWater +61.8%
Contains more OtherOther +126.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Yeast
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19% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77176.5%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Crackers 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 Crackers Yeast Opinion
Calories 510kcal 325kcal Crackers
Protein 6.64g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 26.43g 7.61g Crackers
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Net carbs 59g 14.32g Crackers
Carbs 61.3g 41.22g Crackers
Magnesium 18mg 54mg Yeast
Calcium 120mg 30mg Crackers
Potassium 118mg 955mg Yeast
Iron 4.03mg 2.17mg Crackers
Sugar 8.18g 0g Yeast
Fiber 2.3g 26.9g Yeast
Copper 0.104mg 0.436mg Yeast
Zinc 0.49mg 7.94mg Yeast
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 248mg 637mg Yeast
Sodium 726mg 51mg Yeast
Vitamin E 3.03mg 0mg Crackers
Manganese 0.491mg 0.312mg Crackers
Selenium 6.7µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.416mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.456mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 4.352mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.417mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.063mg 1.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 69.3µg 0.4µg Crackers
Folate 92µg 2340µg Yeast
Trans Fat 1.076g Yeast
Choline 9.6mg 32mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 5.562g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.553g 4.309g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 13.137g 0.017g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.084mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.193mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.246mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.471mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.103mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.112mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.331mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.294mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.145mg 0.91mg Yeast
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crackers Yeast
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
49%
Crackers
566%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
Crackers
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.