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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 19% 6.6% 10% 290% 48% 26% 48% 111% 83% 117%
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 +15.8%
Contains more IronIron +137.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +218.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +164.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +422.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +960.6%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +197.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -96.5%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg

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% 2.4% 0% 130% 136% 107% 23% 20% 0% 12% 93% 11%
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 +262.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +91.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +115.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1156.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +405.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +63.3%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 82% 3% 2%
Protein: 10.5 g
Fats: 1.6 g
Carbs: 82.3 g
Water: 3.4 g
Other: 2.2 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 +25%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +354.7%
Contains more FatsFats +18.8%
Contains more WaterWater +1929.4%
Contains more OtherOther +18.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
23% 13% 64%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.244 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.142 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.685 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 Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +17025%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +637.3%
~equal in Saturated fat ~0.243g

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 DV% diff.
Folate 124µg 785µg 165%
Vitamin B1 0.518mg 1.88mg 114%
Vitamin B5 0.39mg 4.9mg 90%
Zinc 0.94mg 9.97mg 82%
Iron 7.72mg 3.25mg 56%
Vitamin B2 0.59mg 1.13mg 42%
Vitamin B3 5.714mg 12.3mg 41%
Sodium 849mg 30mg 36%
Phosphorus 113mg 336mg 32%
Vitamin B6 0.085mg 0.43mg 27%
Selenium 21.4µg 8.1µg 24%
Fiber 2.7g 8.1g 22%
Carbs 82.3g 18.1g 21%
Manganese 0.637mg 0.2mg 19%
Calories 393kcal 105kcal 14%
Potassium 115mg 601mg 14%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.685g 0.004g 5%
Protein 10.5g 8.4g 4%
Vitamin K 4.9µg 0µg 4%
Magnesium 26mg 40mg 3%
Choline 19.6mg 32mg 2%
Monounsaturated fat 0.142g 1.047g 2%
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg 1%
Fats 1.6g 1.9g 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 79.6g 10g N/A
Calcium 22mg 19mg 0%
Sugar 0.38g 0g N/A
Copper 0.145mg 0.148mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.244g 0.243g 0%
Tryptophan 0.138mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.287mg 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.378mg 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.716mg 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.29mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.18mg 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.514mg 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.439mg 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.224mg 0.217mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Saltine cracker 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
41%
Saltine cracker
151%
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.