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

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How are Muffin and Baker's yeast different?

  • Muffin is richer in Vitamin K, while Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 184% more than Muffin.

Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed types were used 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.
Muffin
2
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 7.1% 13% 11% 49% 20% 10% 63% 44% 59% 45%
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 +131.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +124.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +300%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +396.7%
Contains more IronIron +150%
Contains more CopperCopper +146.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +2594.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +130.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.1%
~equal in Selenium ~8.1µg

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.
Muffin
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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 3% 4.4% 33% 3% 42% 38% 27% 28% 9.2% 20% 98% 36% 50%
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 +800%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +189.1%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1019%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +593.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +767.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +942.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more FolateFolate +1535.4%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 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 +745.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +192.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +87.1%
Contains more WaterWater +176.4%
Contains more OtherOther +75.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Muffin
2
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.103 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 +360.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +202475%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -91.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Muffin Baker's yeast Opinion
Calories 375kcal 105kcal Muffin
Protein 4.49g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 16.07g 1.9g Muffin
Vitamin C 0.9mg 0.1mg Muffin
Net carbs 51.9g 10g Muffin
Carbs 53g 18.1g Muffin
Cholesterol 30mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin D 4IU 0IU Muffin
Magnesium 10mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 44mg 19mg Muffin
Potassium 121mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Iron 1.3mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 31.47g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1.1g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.06mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.37mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Phosphorus 146mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 336mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 73IU 0IU Muffin
Vitamin A 21µg 0µg Muffin
Vitamin E 1.63mg 0mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg Muffin
Manganese 0.449mg 0.2mg Muffin
Selenium 8.2µg 8.1µg Muffin
Vitamin B1 0.168mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.163mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 1.418mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.47mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.04mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg Muffin
Vitamin K 39.2µg 0µg Muffin
Folate 48µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.2g Baker's yeast
Choline 92.5mg 32mg Muffin
Saturated Fat 2.844g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.822g 1.047g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 8.103g 0.004g Muffin
Tryptophan 0.066mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.181mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.224mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.421mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.199mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.115mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.277mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.257mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.128mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Omega-3 - DHA 0.008g 0g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0.001g 0g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Muffin 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
30%
Muffin
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Muffin
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 306mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.601g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
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.
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.