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

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How are provolone and baker's yeast different?

  • Provolone is higher in calcium and vitamin B12; however, baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B2, and zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 194% higher.
  • Provolone contains 146 times more vitamin B12 than baker's yeast. While provolone contains 1.46µg of vitamin B12, baker's yeast contains only 0.01µg.
  • Baker's yeast has less saturated fat.

Cheese, provolone and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed are the varieties 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 227% 12% 20% 8.7% 88% 213% 114% 1.3% 79%
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 +3878.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +47.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +79%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +42.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +335.5%
Contains more IronIron +525%
Contains more CopperCopper +469.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +208.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +1900%

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% 79% 4.6% 7.5% 4.8% 74% 2.9% 29% 17% 183% 5.5% 7.5% 8.4%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +14500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +9794.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +252%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +7784.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +929.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +489%
Contains more FolateFolate +7750%
Contains more CholineCholine +107.8%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
26% 27% 2% 41% 5%
Protein: 25.58 g
Fats: 26.62 g
Carbs: 2.14 g
Water: 40.95 g
Other: 4.71 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 +204.5%
Contains more FatsFats +1301.1%
Contains more OtherOther +81.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +745.8%
Contains more WaterWater +68.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
68% 29% 3%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 17.078 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 7.393 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.769 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 +606.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19125%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -98.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Provolone Baker's yeast DV% diff.
Folate 10µg 785µg 194%
Vitamin B1 0.019mg 1.88mg 155%
Vitamin B5 0.476mg 4.9mg 88%
Saturated fat 17.078g 0.243g 77%
Vitamin B3 0.156mg 12.3mg 76%
Calcium 756mg 19mg 74%
Vitamin B2 0.321mg 1.13mg 62%
Zinc 3.23mg 9.97mg 61%
Vitamin B12 1.46µg 0.01µg 60%
Fats 26.62g 1.9g 38%
Sodium 876mg 30mg 37%
Iron 0.52mg 3.25mg 34%
Protein 25.58g 8.4g 34%
Fiber 0g 8.1g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.073mg 0.43mg 27%
Vitamin A 236µg 0µg 26%
Phosphorus 496mg 336mg 23%
Cholesterol 69mg 0mg 23%
Monounsaturated fat 7.393g 1.047g 16%
Copper 0.026mg 0.148mg 14%
Potassium 138mg 601mg 14%
Calories 351kcal 105kcal 12%
Selenium 14.5µg 8.1µg 12%
Manganese 0.01mg 0.2mg 8%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.769g 0.004g 5%
Carbs 2.14g 18.1g 5%
Vitamin D 0.5µg 0µg 3%
Magnesium 28mg 40mg 3%
Vitamin D 20IU 0IU 3%
Choline 15.4mg 32mg 3%
Vitamin E 0.23mg 0mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.2µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 2.14g 10g N/A
Sugar 0.56g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.345mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.982mg 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.091mg 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 2.297mg 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 2.646mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.686mg 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.287mg 0.407mg 0%
Valine 1.64mg 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 1.115mg 0.217mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Provolone 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%
Provolone
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Provolone
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 69mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 846mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 16.835g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 27)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Provolone - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170850/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.