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Crouton vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Crouton and Yeast?

  • Crouton is higher in Selenium, yet Yeast is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 864% more.
  • Crouton has 5 times more Selenium than Yeast. While Crouton has 37.5µg of Selenium, Yeast has only 7.9µg.

We used Croutons, plain and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry types in this article.

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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.
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Yeast
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +374.7%
Contains more Magnesium +74.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +453.9%
Contains more Potassium +670.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +792.1%
Contains more Copper +167.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 23% 153% 23% 50% 11% 92% 25% 55% 66% 205%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +153.3%
Contains more Iron +88%
Contains more Manganese +60.3%
Contains more Selenium +374.7%
Contains more Magnesium +74.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +453.9%
Contains more Potassium +670.2%
Contains less Sodium -92.7%
Contains more Zinc +792.1%
Contains more Copper +167.5%

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 +1664%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5669.2%
Contains more Folate +1672.7%
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% 156% 63% 102% 26% 6% 99% 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 +1664%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1370.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +639.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3046.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +5669.2%
Contains more Folate +1672.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yeast
Contains more Carbs +78.3%
Contains more Protein +239.8%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Other +126%
Equal in Water - 5.08
12% 7% 74% 6% 3%
Protein: 11.9 g
Fats: 6.6 g
Carbs: 73.5 g
Water: 5.5 g
Other: 2.5 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 Carbs +78.3%
Contains more Protein +239.8%
Contains more Fats +15.3%
Contains more Other +126%
Equal in Water - 5.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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Yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7388.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.9%
26% 52% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.51 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.059 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.273 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7388.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Crouton Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 68.4g 14.32g Crouton
Protein 11.9g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 6.6g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 73.5g 41.22g Crouton
Calories 407kcal 325kcal Crouton
Fiber 5.1g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 76mg 30mg Crouton
Iron 4.08mg 2.17mg Crouton
Magnesium 31mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 115mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 124mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 698mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.89mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.163mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.5mg 0.312mg Crouton
Selenium 37.5µg 7.9µg Crouton
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.623mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 5.439mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.429mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.026mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 132µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.337mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.456mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.832mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.278mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.211mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.586mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.514mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.255mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.51g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 3.059g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.273g 0.017g Crouton

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Crouton 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
38%
Crouton
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
70%
Crouton
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 647mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.509g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Crouton
Crouton is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Crouton
Crouton is cheaper (difference - $0.3)
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. Crouton - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172751/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.