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

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The main differences between melba toast and baker's yeast

  • Melba toast has more selenium and manganese; however, baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, and vitamin B6.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 165% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 20 times less sodium than melba toast. Melba toast has 598mg of sodium, while baker's yeast has 30mg.

Food types used in this article are Crackers, melba toast, 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 42% 28% 18% 139% 96% 55% 84% 78% 147% 190%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +47.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +389.5%
Contains more IronIron +13.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +95.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +465%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +329.6%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +197.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +396%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +71.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -95%

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 0% 0% 8.6% 0% 103% 63% 77% 42% 23% 0% 2.3% 93% 11%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +355.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +313.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +199.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +607.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +61.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 3% 77% 5% 3%
Protein: 12.1 g
Fats: 3.2 g
Carbs: 76.6 g
Water: 5.1 g
Other: 3 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 ProteinProtein +44%
Contains more FatsFats +68.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +323.2%
Contains more OtherOther +15.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1252.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
18% 31% 51%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.445 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.782 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.282 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31950%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -45.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +33.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Melba toast Baker's yeast
Rich in minerals ok
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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Melba toast Baker's yeast DV% diff.
Folate 124µg 785µg 165%
Vitamin B1 0.413mg 1.88mg 122%
Vitamin B5 0.693mg 4.9mg 84%
Zinc 2.01mg 9.97mg 72%
Vitamin B2 0.273mg 1.13mg 66%
Vitamin B3 4.113mg 12.3mg 51%
Selenium 34.8µg 8.1µg 49%
Manganese 1.13mg 0.2mg 40%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.43mg 26%
Sodium 598mg 30mg 25%
Carbs 76.6g 18.1g 20%
Phosphorus 196mg 336mg 20%
Copper 0.289mg 0.148mg 16%
Calories 390kcal 105kcal 14%
Potassium 202mg 601mg 12%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.282g 0.004g 9%
Fiber 6.3g 8.1g 7%
Calcium 93mg 19mg 7%
Protein 12.1g 8.4g 7%
Iron 3.7mg 3.25mg 6%
Magnesium 59mg 40mg 5%
Vitamin E 0.43mg 0mg 3%
Fats 3.2g 1.9g 2%
Choline 19.8mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin K 0.9µg 0µg 1%
Saturated fat 0.445g 0.243g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.782g 1.047g 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 70.3g 10g N/A
Sugar 0.94g 0g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.14mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.342mg 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.462mg 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.844mg 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.28mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.214mg 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.596mg 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.52mg 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.261mg 0.217mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Melba toast 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
32%
Melba toast
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
88%
Melba toast
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Melba toast
Melba toast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Melba toast
Melba toast is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.94g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 568mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.202g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Melba toast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174977/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.