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

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Differences between Wafer and Baker's yeast

  • Wafer has more Copper, while Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 185% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 19 times less Sodium than Wafer. Wafer contains 580mg of Sodium, while Baker's yeast contains 30mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Cookies, chocolate wafers 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.
Wafer
5
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 38% 9.3% 19% 150% 154% 30% 57% 76% 91% 31%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +32.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +63.2%
Contains more IronIron +23.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +212.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +248%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +186.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +814.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +154.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +42.1%

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.
Wafer
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% 0.6% 14% 0% 51% 61% 54% 23% 12% 11% 6% 35% 7.8%
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 B12Vitamin B12 +800%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +826.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +324.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +330.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1186.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +743.1%
Contains more FolateFolate +1570.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +123.8%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
7% 14% 73% 5% 2%
Protein: 6.6 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 72.7 g
Water: 4.5 g
Other: 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 FatsFats +647.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +301.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +27.3%
Contains more WaterWater +1433.3%
Contains more OtherOther +30%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wafer
2
32% 37% 31%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.241 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.865 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.153 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 +364.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +103725%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wafer Baker's yeast Opinion
Calories 433kcal 105kcal Wafer
Protein 6.6g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 14.2g 1.9g Wafer
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 69.3g 10g Wafer
Carbs 72.7g 18.1g Wafer
Cholesterol 2mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 53mg 40mg Wafer
Calcium 31mg 19mg Wafer
Potassium 210mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Iron 4.01mg 3.25mg Wafer
Sugar 37.43g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 3.4g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.463mg 0.148mg Wafer
Zinc 1.09mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 132mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 580mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 10IU 0IU Wafer
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg Wafer
Vitamin E 0.72mg 0mg Wafer
Manganese 0.696mg 0.2mg Wafer
Selenium 5.7µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.203mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.266mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 2.858mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.381mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.051mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.09µg 0.01µg Wafer
Vitamin K 2.4µg 0µg Wafer
Folate 47µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Choline 14.3mg 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 4.241g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.865g 1.047g Wafer
Polyunsaturated fat 4.153g 0.004g Wafer
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.22mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.261mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.447mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.281mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.105mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.308mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.323mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.128mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Wafer
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Wafer

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Wafer 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
21%
Wafer
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
65%
Wafer
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Wafer
Wafer is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 37.43g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.998g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 61)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Wafer - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172714/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.