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

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A recap on differences between Spaghetti and Baker's yeast

  • Spaghetti has more Selenium, however, Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 195% more than Spaghetti.
  • Baker's yeast contains 3 times less Selenium than Spaghetti. Spaghetti contains 26.4µg of Selenium, while Baker's yeast contains 8.1µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Pasta, cooked, unenriched, without added salt 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.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
3
:
7
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +479.3%
Contains more Potassium +1265.9%
Contains more Zinc +1854.9%
Contains more Copper +48%
Spaghetti
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 19% 13% 25% 4% 1% 14% 34% 43% 144%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains less Sodium -96.7%
Contains more Manganese +61%
Contains more Selenium +225.9%
Contains more Calcium +171.4%
Contains more Iron +550%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +479.3%
Contains more Potassium +1265.9%
Contains more Zinc +1854.9%
Contains more Copper +48%

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.
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
1
:
8
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2975%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +777.6%
Contains more Folate +11114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Spaghetti
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 5% 5% 8% 7% 12% 6% 0% 0%
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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +9300%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +5550%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2975%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4275%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +777.6%
Contains more Folate +11114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
1
:
4
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +104.3%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +828.6%
Spaghetti
6% 31% 62%
Protein: 5.8 g
Fats: 0.93 g
Carbs: 30.86 g
Water: 62.13 g
Other: 0.28 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 Carbs +70.5%
Contains more Protein +44.8%
Contains more Fats +104.3%
Contains more Water +11.1%
Contains more Other +828.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Spaghetti
Spaghetti
2
:
1
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8050%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +699.2%
Spaghetti
28% 21% 52%
Saturated Fat: 0.176 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.131 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.326 g
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -27.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +8050%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +699.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Spaghetti Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 29.06g 10g Spaghetti
Protein 5.8g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 0.93g 1.9g Baker's yeast
Carbs 30.86g 18.1g Spaghetti
Calories 158kcal 105kcal Spaghetti
Starch 26.01g Spaghetti
Fructose 0.03g Spaghetti
Sugar 0.56g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1.8g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 7mg 19mg Baker's yeast
Iron 0.5mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 58mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 44mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 1mg 30mg Spaghetti
Zinc 0.51mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.1mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.322mg 0.2mg Spaghetti
Selenium 26.4µg 8.1µg Spaghetti
Vitamin E 0.06mg 0mg Spaghetti
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.02mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 0.4mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.112mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.049mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 7µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.083mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.206mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.228mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.44mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.133mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.065mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.297mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.262mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.132mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.176g 0.243g Spaghetti
Monounsaturated Fat 0.131g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.326g 0.004g Spaghetti
Omega-3 - ALA 0.024g Spaghetti

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Spaghetti 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
3%
Spaghetti
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
30%
Spaghetti
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti contains less Sodium (difference - 29mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.067g)
Which food is cheaper?
Spaghetti
Spaghetti is cheaper (difference - $0.2)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.56g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 49)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Spaghetti - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168928/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.