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

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Differences between Tofu and Baker's yeast

  • Tofu has more Calcium, while Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Fiber, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 193% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 18 times less Calcium than Tofu. Tofu contains 350mg of Calcium, while Baker's yeast contains 19mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate 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.
Tofu
Tofu
6
:
4
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +1742.1%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +202.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.4%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains more Zinc +1146.3%
Equal in Selenium - 8.1
Tofu
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 105% 201% 22% 42% 11% 1% 22% 65% 79% 49%
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 +1742.1%
Contains more Iron +64.9%
Contains less Sodium -76.7%
Contains more Copper +30.4%
Contains more Manganese +202.5%
Contains more Magnesium +33.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +246.4%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains more Zinc +1146.3%
Equal in Selenium - 8.1

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.
Tofu
Tofu
3
:
7
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2221%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2073.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.9%
Contains more Folate +5133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
Tofu
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 6% 1% 0% 1% 21% 12% 4% 5% 11% 12% 0% 6%
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 A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2221%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2073.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +6207.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7105.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +814.9%
Contains more Folate +5133.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
3
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Fats +151.6%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +867.9%
Contains more Other +261.1%
Equal in Protein - 8.4
Tofu
8% 5% 2% 85%
Protein: 8.08 g
Fats: 4.78 g
Carbs: 1.87 g
Water: 84.55 g
Other: 0.72 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 Fats +151.6%
Contains more Water +22.5%
Contains more Carbs +867.9%
Contains more Other +261.1%
Equal in Protein - 8.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Tofu
Tofu
2
:
1
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +67375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.047
Tofu
16% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.691 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.056 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.699 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 +67375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 1.047

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Tofu Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 1.57g 10g Baker's yeast
Protein 8.08g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 4.78g 1.9g Tofu
Carbs 1.87g 18.1g Baker's yeast
Calories 76kcal 105kcal Baker's yeast
Sugar 0.62g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 0.3g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 350mg 19mg Tofu
Iron 5.36mg 3.25mg Tofu
Magnesium 30mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 97mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 121mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 7mg 30mg Tofu
Zinc 0.8mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.193mg 0.148mg Tofu
Manganese 0.605mg 0.2mg Tofu
Selenium 8.9µg 8.1µg Tofu
Vitamin A 85IU 0IU Tofu
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Tofu
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 0.081mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.052mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 0.195mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.068mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.047mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 15µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Tofu
Tryptophan 0.12mg 0.106mg Tofu
Threonine 0.402mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.435mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.713mg 0.668mg Tofu
Lysine 0.452mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.108mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.428mg 0.407mg Tofu
Valine 0.446mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.221mg 0.217mg Tofu
Saturated Fat 0.691g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.056g 1.047g Tofu
Polyunsaturated fat 2.699g 0.004g Tofu

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Tofu Baker's yeast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
6%
Tofu
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Tofu
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Tofu
Tofu contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Tofu
Tofu is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.62g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.448g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
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. Tofu - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172476/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.