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Fig bars vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between fig bars and baker's yeast

  • Fig bars contain less folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber than baker's yeast.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 188% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 12 times less sodium than fig bars. Fig bars have 350mg of sodium, while baker's yeast has 30mg.

Food types used in this article are Cookies, fig bars 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 19% 18% 109% 49% 11% 27% 46% 45% 18%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 5.7% 53% 122% 49% 272% 144% 3.9% 26% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +236.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +71.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +48.1%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +190.3%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2456.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +441.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +145.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg

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 1% 3% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1089.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +420.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +556.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1246.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +473.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2142.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.2%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 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 FatsFats +284.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +291.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +127%
Contains more WaterWater +318.2%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.772 g
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +186.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +69200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -78.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fig bars Baker's yeast DV% diff.
Folate 35µg 785µg 188%
Vitamin B1 0.158mg 1.88mg 144%
Vitamin B5 0.364mg 4.9mg 91%
Zinc 0.39mg 9.97mg 87%
Vitamin B2 0.217mg 1.13mg 70%
Vitamin B3 1.874mg 12.3mg 65%
Phosphorus 62mg 336mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.075mg 0.43mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 2.772g 0.004g 18%
Carbs 70.9g 18.1g 18%
Sodium 350mg 30mg 14%
Fiber 4.6g 8.1g 14%
Calories 348kcal 105kcal 12%
Potassium 207mg 601mg 12%
Protein 3.7g 8.4g 9%
Selenium 3.3µg 8.1µg 9%
Fats 7.3g 1.9g 8%
Manganese 0.343mg 0.2mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 3.003g 1.047g 5%
Vitamin K 5.8µg 0µg 5%
Calcium 64mg 19mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg 4%
Iron 2.9mg 3.25mg 4%
Saturated fat 1.123g 0.243g 4%
Magnesium 27mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg 3%
Choline 14.6mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin A 9µg 0µg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 66.3g 10g N/A
Sugar 46.36g 0g N/A
Copper 0.147mg 0.148mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.046mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.113mg 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.132mg 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.224mg 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.14mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.053mg 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.145mg 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.155mg 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.067mg 0.217mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Fig bars Baker's 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
19%
Fig bars
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Fig bars
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 320mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.88g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/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.