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

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A recap on differences between Pita bread and Baker's yeast

  • Pita bread has more Selenium, however, Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 170% more than Pita bread.
  • Baker's yeast contains 3 times less Selenium than Pita bread. Pita bread contains 27.1µg of Selenium, while Baker's yeast contains 8.1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Bread, pita, white, enriched 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% 26% 11% 98% 56% 23% 42% 70% 63% 148%
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 +352.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +13.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +140.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +234.6%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +400.8%
Contains more IronIron +24%
Contains more ZincZinc +1086.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +246.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.4%

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% 6% 0% 150% 75% 87% 24% 7.8% 0% 0.5% 80% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +213.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +245.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +165.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1134.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1164.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +633.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.2%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
9% 56% 32% 2%
Protein: 9.1 g
Fats: 1.2 g
Carbs: 55.7 g
Water: 32.1 g
Other: 1.9 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 CarbsCarbs +207.7%
Contains more FatsFats +58.3%
Contains more WaterWater +115%
Contains more OtherOther +36.8%
~equal in Protein ~8.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 13% 66%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.166 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.105 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.535 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 less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -31.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +13275%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +897.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pita bread Baker's yeast
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 Pita bread Baker's yeast Opinion
Calories 275kcal 105kcal Pita bread
Protein 9.1g 8.4g Pita bread
Fats 1.2g 1.9g Baker's yeast
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 53.5g 10g Pita bread
Carbs 55.7g 18.1g Pita bread
Magnesium 26mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 86mg 19mg Pita bread
Potassium 120mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Iron 2.62mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 1.3g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 2.2g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.168mg 0.148mg Pita bread
Zinc 0.84mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 97mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 536mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0mg Pita bread
Manganese 0.481mg 0.2mg Pita bread
Selenium 27.1µg 8.1µg Pita bread
Vitamin B1 0.599mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.327mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 4.632mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.397mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.034mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Pita bread
Folate 107µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Choline 14.6mg 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.166g 0.243g Pita bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.105g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.535g 0.004g Pita bread
Tryptophan 0.105mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.257mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.349mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.634mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.219mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.16mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.446mg 0.407mg Pita bread
Valine 0.394mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.195mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pita bread 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
34%
Pita bread
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Pita bread
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pita bread
Pita bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.077g)
Which food is cheaper?
Pita bread
Pita bread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.3g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 506mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 68)
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. Pita bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174915/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.