Dough vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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The main differences between Dough and Yeast
- Dough is richer in Selenium, yet Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
- Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 857% higher.
- Dough contains 4 times more Selenium than Yeast. Dough contains 28.6µg of Selenium, while Yeast contains 7.9µg.
Food types used in this article are Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough) 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 CalciumCalcium | +73.3% |
| Contains more IronIron | +80.2% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +84.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +262% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +68.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +716.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +186.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +663.5% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +506.7% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -91.5% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +75% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1447.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +836.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +734.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2867% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +1301.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1802.4% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +300% |
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Vitamin D
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Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +25.9% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +549.6% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +276.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +214.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +189.7% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat | -47.2% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +4929.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat | +1090.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 272kcal | 325kcal |
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| Protein | 10.75g | 40.44g |
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| Fats | 2.42g | 7.61g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.3mg |
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| Net carbs | 49.68g | 14.32g |
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| Carbs | 51.88g | 41.22g |
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| Magnesium | 32mg | 54mg |
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| Calcium | 52mg | 30mg |
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| Potassium | 117mg | 955mg |
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| Iron | 3.91mg | 2.17mg |
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| Sugar | 4.62g | 0g |
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| Fiber | 2.2g | 26.9g |
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| Copper | 0.152mg | 0.436mg |
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| Zinc | 1.04mg | 7.94mg |
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| Starch | 44.23g |
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| Phosphorus | 105mg | 637mg |
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| Sodium | 602mg | 51mg |
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| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0IU |
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| Vitamin E | 0.21mg | 0mg |
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| Manganese | 0.577mg | 0.312mg |
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| Selenium | 28.6µg | 7.9µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0.71mg | 10.99mg |
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.427mg | 4mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 4.817mg | 40.2mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.455mg | 13.5mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.107mg | 1.5mg |
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| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.07µg |
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| Vitamin K | 0.7µg | 0.4µg |
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| Folate | 123µg | 2340µg |
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| Trans Fat | 0.005g |
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| Choline | 8mg | 32mg |
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| Saturated Fat | 0.529g | 1.001g |
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| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.362g | 4.309g |
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.855g | 0.017g |
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| Tryptophan | 0.54mg |
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| Threonine | 1.99mg |
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| Isoleucine | 1.89mg |
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| Leucine | 2.92mg |
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| Lysine | 3.28mg |
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| Methionine | 0.59mg |
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| Phenylalanine | 1.75mg |
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| Valine | 2.31mg |
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| Histidine | 0.91mg |
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| Fructose | 0.51g |
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| Omega-3 - ALA | 0.063g |
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| Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid | 0.001g |
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| Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.788g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
40%
566%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
63%
94%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.