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

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Differences between Saltine cracker and Baker's yeast

  • Saltine cracker has more Iron, while Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 165% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 28 times less Sodium than Saltine cracker. Saltine cracker contains 849mg of Sodium, while Baker's yeast contains 30mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Crackers, saltines, fat-free, low-sodium 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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
4
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6
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +164.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Contains more Potassium +422.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +960.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.148
Saltine cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 7% 290% 19% 49% 11% 111% 26% 49% 84% 117%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +15.8%
Contains more Iron +137.5%
Contains more Manganese +218.5%
Contains more Selenium +164.2%
Contains more Magnesium +53.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +197.3%
Contains more Potassium +422.6%
Contains less Sodium -96.5%
Contains more Zinc +960.6%
Equal in Copper - 0.148

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.
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
2
:
8
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.9%
Contains more Folate +533.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Saltine cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 3% 0% 0% 130% 137% 108% 24% 20% 93% 0% 13%
Baker's yeast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +405.9%
Contains more Folate +533.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
2
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3
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +354.7%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Water +1929.4%
Contains more Other +18.2%
Saltine cracker
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 g
Baker's yeast
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 Protein +25%
Contains more Carbs +354.7%
Contains more Fats +18.8%
Contains more Water +1929.4%
Contains more Other +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saltine cracker
Saltine cracker
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2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17025%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +637.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.243
Saltine cracker
23% 13% 64%
Saturated Fat: 0.244 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.685 g
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +17025%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +637.3%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.243

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Saltine cracker Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 79.6g 10g Saltine cracker
Protein 10.5g 8.4g Saltine cracker
Fats 1.6g 1.9g Baker's yeast
Carbs 82.3g 18.1g Saltine cracker
Calories 393kcal 105kcal Saltine cracker
Sugar 0.38g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 2.7g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 22mg 19mg Saltine cracker
Iron 7.72mg 3.25mg Saltine cracker
Magnesium 26mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 113mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 115mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 849mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.94mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.145mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.637mg 0.2mg Saltine cracker
Selenium 21.4µg 8.1µg Saltine cracker
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg Saltine cracker
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 124µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg Saltine cracker
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.106mg Saltine cracker
Threonine 0.287mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.716mg 0.668mg Saltine cracker
Lysine 0.29mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.18mg 0.166mg Saltine cracker
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.407mg Saltine cracker
Valine 0.439mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.224mg 0.217mg Saltine cracker
Saturated Fat 0.244g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.142g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.004g Saltine cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker Baker's yeast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
44%
Saltine cracker
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
76%
Saltine cracker
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.38g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 819mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.001g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
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. Saltine cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175068/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.