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

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Differences between Matzo and Baker's yeast

  • Matzo has more Selenium, while Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 192% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 5 times less Selenium than Matzo. Matzo contains 36.9µg of Selenium, while Baker's yeast contains 8.1µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, matzo, plain 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 less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +355.6%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.5%
Contains more Potassium +436.6%
Contains more Zinc +1366.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 119% 18% 39% 10% 0% 19% 20% 85% 202%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains less Sodium -100%
Contains more Manganese +225%
Contains more Selenium +355.6%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +60%
Contains more Phosphorus +277.5%
Contains more Potassium +436.6%
Contains more Zinc +1366.2%
Contains more Copper +146.7%
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.
Matzo
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Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1006.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Folate +4517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 97% 68% 73% 27% 27% 13% 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% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +385.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +288.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +216%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1006.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +273.9%
Contains more Folate +4517.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +362.4%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +1504.7%
Contains more Other +333.3%
10% 84% 4%
Protein: 10 g
Fats: 1.4 g
Carbs: 83.7 g
Water: 4.3 g
Other: 0.6 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 Protein +19%
Contains more Carbs +362.4%
Contains more Fats +35.7%
Contains more Water +1504.7%
Contains more Other +333.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14975%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.4%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.243
24% 13% 63%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.127 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.603 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +14975%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +724.4%
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.
Matzo Baker's yeast
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Matzo Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 80.7g 10g Matzo
Protein 10g 8.4g Matzo
Fats 1.4g 1.9g Baker's yeast
Carbs 83.7g 18.1g Matzo
Calories 395kcal 105kcal Matzo
Sugar 0.29g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 3g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 13mg 19mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.16mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 25mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 89mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 112mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 0mg 30mg Matzo
Zinc 0.68mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.06mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.65mg 0.2mg Matzo
Selenium 36.9µg 8.1µg Matzo
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Matzo
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.387mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.291mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 3.892mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.443mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.115mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 17µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0.3µg 0µg Matzo
Tryptophan 0.116mg 0.106mg Matzo
Threonine 0.267mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.371mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.692mg 0.668mg Matzo
Lysine 0.193mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.176mg 0.166mg Matzo
Phenylalanine 0.494mg 0.407mg Matzo
Valine 0.42mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.213mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.243g Matzo
Monounsaturated Fat 0.127g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.603g 0.004g Matzo

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Matzo Baker's yeast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
25%
Matzo
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
51%
Matzo
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Matzo
Matzo contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Matzo
Matzo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.017g)
Which food is cheaper?
Matzo
Matzo is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.29g)
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)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()

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. Matzo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172740/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.