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

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What are the differences between Focaccia and Baker's yeast?

  • Baker's yeast is richer than Focaccia in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 162% more.
  • Focaccia has 19 times more Sodium than Baker's yeast. While Focaccia has 561mg of Sodium, Baker's yeast has only 30mg.

We used Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed 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.
Focaccia
Focaccia
3
:
7
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +427.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +649.6%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.25
Focaccia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +82%
Contains more Selenium +96.3%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +162.5%
Contains more Potassium +427.2%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +649.6%
Contains more Copper +62.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.25

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.
Focaccia
Focaccia
3
:
8
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +659.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Folate +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Focaccia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Baker's yeast
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +235.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +659.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +280.5%
Contains more Folate +468.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Focaccia
Focaccia
3
:
2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Fats +315.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.9%
Contains more Water +50.3%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Equal in Protein - 8.4
Focaccia
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Baker's yeast
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 Fats +315.3%
Contains more Carbs +97.9%
Contains more Water +50.3%
Contains more Other +61.5%
Equal in Protein - 8.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Focaccia
Focaccia
2
:
1
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%
Focaccia
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +441.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24750%
Contains less Saturated Fat -72.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Focaccia 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 vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Focaccia Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 34.02g 10g Focaccia
Protein 8.77g 8.4g Focaccia
Fats 7.89g 1.9g Focaccia
Carbs 35.82g 18.1g Focaccia
Calories 249kcal 105kcal Focaccia
Sugar 1.75g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1.8g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 35mg 19mg Focaccia
Iron 3.16mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 20mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 128mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 114mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 561mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 1.33mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.091mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.364mg 0.2mg Focaccia
Selenium 15.9µg 8.1µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 1.42mg 0mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.47mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.301mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 3.67mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.645mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.113mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 138µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 5.7µg 0µg Focaccia
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.877g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 5.67g 1.047g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.994g 0.004g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Focaccia 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
39%
Focaccia
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Focaccia
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 531mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.634g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
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)
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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.