Potato vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between potatoes and baker's yeast?
- Potatoes are richer in vitamin C, yet baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and fiber.
- Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 193% higher.
- Potatoes have 197 times more vitamin C than baker's yeast. Potatoes have 19.7mg of vitamin C, while baker's yeast has 0.1mg.
We used Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed types in this comparison.
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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 SodiumSodium | -80% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +73.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +58.3% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +41.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +301.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +34.5% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +3223.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +489.5% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1925% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +19600% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +2221% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3431.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +1059.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1561% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +44.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +5133.3% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +164.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.05 g
Fats:
0.09 g
Carbs:
17.49 g
Water:
79.25 g
Other:
1.12 g
Protein:
8.4 g
Fats:
1.9 g
Carbs:
18.1 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more WaterWater | +14.9% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +309.8% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2011.1% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +132.1% |
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Carbs
~18.1g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.025 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.002 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.042 g
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 | -89.7% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +950% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +52250% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sugar |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 15µg | 785µg | 193% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.081mg | 1.88mg | 150% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.295mg | 4.9mg | 92% |
| Zinc | 0.3mg | 9.97mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 1.13mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 1.061mg | 12.3mg | 70% |
| Phosphorus | 57mg | 336mg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.81mg | 3.25mg | 31% |
| Fiber | 2.1g | 8.1g | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 19.7mg | 0.1mg | 22% |
| Selenium | 0.4µg | 8.1µg | 14% |
| Protein | 2.05g | 8.4g | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.298mg | 0.43mg | 10% |
| Starch | 15.29g | 6% | |
| Potassium | 425mg | 601mg | 5% |
| Choline | 12.1mg | 32mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 23mg | 40mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0.11mg | 0.148mg | 4% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.002g | 1.047g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.09g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.025g | 0.243g | 1% |
| Calories | 77kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Sodium | 6mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Carbs | 17.49g | 18.1g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 15.39g | 10g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0.82g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.042g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.021mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.067mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.066mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.098mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.107mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.032mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.081mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.103mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.035mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
| Fructose | 0.26g | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
17%
151%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Potato is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.218g)
Which food is cheaper?
Potato is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.82g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)