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English muffins vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between English muffins and Yeast

  • English muffins have less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Yeast.
  • Yeast covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 876% more than English muffins.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison English muffins, plain, enriched, with ca prop (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 Calcium +443.3%
Contains more Iron +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.9%
Contains more Selenium +183.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +592.4%
Contains more Potassium +776.1%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +656.2%
Contains more Copper +223%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 49% 150% 18% 40% 10% 56% 29% 45% 66% 123%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +443.3%
Contains more Iron +84.3%
Contains more Manganese +61.9%
Contains more Selenium +183.5%
Contains more Magnesium +125%
Contains more Phosphorus +592.4%
Contains more Potassium +776.1%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +656.2%
Contains more Copper +223%

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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3619%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2677.8%
Contains more Folate +2389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 7% 0% 6% 120% 58% 77% 22% 13% 71% 5% 3%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2204%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +887.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3619%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2677.8%
Contains more Folate +2389.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +757.5%
Contains more Protein +355.9%
Contains more Fats +350.3%
Contains more Other +230.4%
Equal in Carbs - 41.22
9% 2% 44% 44% 2%
Protein: 8.87 g
Fats: 1.69 g
Carbs: 44.17 g
Water: 43.56 g
Other: 1.71 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 Water +757.5%
Contains more Protein +355.9%
Contains more Fats +350.3%
Contains more Other +230.4%
Equal in Carbs - 41.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2829.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1025.1%
45% 24% 31%
Saturated Fat: 0.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.383 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.498 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -26.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2829.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1025.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient English muffins Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 40.67g 14.32g English muffins
Protein 8.87g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 1.69g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 44.17g 41.22g English muffins
Calories 227kcal 325kcal Yeast
Starch 37.2g English muffins
Fructose 0.69g English muffins
Sugar 3.53g 0g Yeast
Fiber 3.5g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 163mg 30mg English muffins
Iron 4mg 2.17mg English muffins
Magnesium 24mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 92mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 109mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 425mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 1.05mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.135mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.505mg 0.312mg English muffins
Selenium 22.4µg 7.9µg English muffins
Vitamin E 0.31mg 0mg English muffins
Vitamin C 1.8mg 0.3mg English muffins
Vitamin B1 0.477mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.25mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 4.07mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.363mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.054mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 94µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.04µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 1.2µg 0.4µg English muffins
Tryptophan 0.108mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.331mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.404mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.652mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.45mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 153mg 0.59mg English muffins
Phenylalanine 0.417mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.454mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.201mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 0.733g 1.001g English muffins
Monounsaturated Fat 0.383g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.498g 0.017g English muffins
Omega-3 - ALA 0.048g English muffins

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
English muffins 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
32%
English muffins
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
58%
English muffins
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.53g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 374mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 45)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffins
English muffins is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.268g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffins
English muffins 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.

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 muffins - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174994/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.