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

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Summary of differences between English muffin and Baker's yeast

  • English muffin has less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Iron, Phosphorus, and Fiber than Baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 187% more than English muffin.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (includes sourdough) 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 +173.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Iron +265.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +358.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +1324.3%
Contains more Copper +14.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 16% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +173.7%
Contains more Manganese +78.5%
Contains more Iron +265.2%
Contains more Magnesium +90.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +152.6%
Contains more Potassium +358.8%
Contains less Sodium -93.5%
Contains more Zinc +1324.3%
Contains more Copper +14.7%

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 B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +998.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +2021.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 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% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +938.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +633.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +685.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +998.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +900%
Contains more Folate +2021.6%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +154.1%
Contains more Water +63.9%
Equal in Protein - 8.4
Equal in Fats - 1.9
Equal in Other - 2.6
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 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 Carbs +154.1%
Contains more Water +63.9%
Equal in Protein - 8.4
Equal in Fats - 1.9
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.243
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +22100%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +246.7%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.243

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffin Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 43.3g 10g English muffin
Protein 7.7g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.8g 1.9g Baker's yeast
Carbs 46g 18.1g English muffin
Calories 235kcal 105kcal English muffin
Fiber 2.7g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 52mg 19mg English muffin
Iron 0.89mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 21mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 133mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 131mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 464mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.7mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.129mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.357mg 0.2mg English muffin
Selenium 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.181mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.154mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 1.566mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.446mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.043mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 37µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.01µg English muffin
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.242mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.315mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.553mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.241mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.139mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.379mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.353mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.17mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.259g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.302g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.888g 0.004g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
English muffin 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
15%
English muffin
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
English muffin
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 434mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.016g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.