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

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Significant differences between Wheat and Baker's yeast

  • Wheat has more Selenium, Manganese, Copper, and Magnesium, however, Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Zinc, and Vitamin B3.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 186% more than Wheat .
  • Baker's yeast has 15 times less Manganese than Wheat . Wheat has 3.012mg of Manganese, while Baker's yeast has 0.2mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Wheat, durum 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.
Wheat
Wheat
8
:
2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +273.6%
Contains more Manganese +1406%
Contains more Selenium +1003.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +139.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.25
Wheat
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 132% 103% 218% 39% 1% 114% 185% 393% 488%
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 +78.9%
Contains more Magnesium +260%
Contains more Phosphorus +51.2%
Contains less Sodium -93.3%
Contains more Copper +273.6%
Contains more Manganese +1406%
Contains more Selenium +1003.7%
Contains more Potassium +39.4%
Contains more Zinc +139.7%
Equal in Iron - 3.25

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.
Wheat
Wheat
0
:
10
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +833.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424.1%
Contains more Folate +1725.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.43
Wheat
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% 0% 105% 28% 127% 57% 97% 33% 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 C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +348.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +833.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +82.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +424.1%
Contains more Folate +1725.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B6 - 0.43

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
3
:
2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Protein +62.9%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +293%
Contains more Water +530.7%
Contains more Other +46.1%
Wheat
14% 2% 71% 11% 2%
Protein: 13.68 g
Fats: 2.47 g
Carbs: 71.13 g
Water: 10.94 g
Other: 1.78 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 +62.9%
Contains more Fats +30%
Contains more Carbs +293%
Contains more Water +530.7%
Contains more Other +46.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Wheat
Wheat
1
:
2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%
Wheat
26% 19% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.454 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.344 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.978 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 +24350%
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +204.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Wheat Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 71.13g 10g Wheat
Protein 13.68g 8.4g Wheat
Fats 2.47g 1.9g Wheat
Carbs 71.13g 18.1g Wheat
Calories 339kcal 105kcal Wheat
Fiber 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 34mg 19mg Wheat
Iron 3.52mg 3.25mg Wheat
Magnesium 144mg 40mg Wheat
Phosphorus 508mg 336mg Wheat
Potassium 431mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 2mg 30mg Wheat
Zinc 4.16mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.553mg 0.148mg Wheat
Manganese 3.012mg 0.2mg Wheat
Selenium 89.4µg 8.1µg Wheat
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.419mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.121mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 6.738mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.935mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.419mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 43µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Tryptophan 0.176mg 0.106mg Wheat
Threonine 0.366mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.533mg 0.476mg Wheat
Leucine 0.934mg 0.668mg Wheat
Lysine 0.303mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.221mg 0.166mg Wheat
Phenylalanine 0.681mg 0.407mg Wheat
Valine 0.594mg 0.512mg Wheat
Histidine 0.322mg 0.217mg Wheat
Saturated Fat 0.454g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 0.344g 1.047g Baker's yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.978g 0.004g Wheat

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Wheat 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
37%
Wheat
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
168%
Wheat
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Wheat
Wheat is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Wheat
Wheat contains less Sodium (difference - 28mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat
Wheat is cheaper (difference - $1.4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Wheat
Wheat is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.211g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
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. Wheat - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169721/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.