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White Bread vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between White Bread and Yeast

  • Yeast is richer than White Bread in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 871% higher.

Food types used in this article are Bread, white, commercially prepared (includes soft bread crumbs) and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.

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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.
White Bread
White Bread
4
:
6
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +178.5%
Contains more Magnesium +134.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +657.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +973%
Contains more Copper +331.7%
White Bread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 44% 136% 17% 43% 12% 64% 21% 34% 70% 120%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +380%
Contains more Iron +66.4%
Contains more Manganese +71.8%
Contains more Selenium +178.5%
Contains more Magnesium +134.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +550%
Contains more Potassium +657.9%
Contains less Sodium -89.6%
Contains more Zinc +973%
Contains more Copper +331.7%

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.
White Bread
White Bread
2
:
9
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1546.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +741%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1624.1%
Contains more Folate +2008.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%
White Bread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 5% 0% 0% 134% 57% 90% 33% 21% 84% 0% 1%
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% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1961.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1546.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +741%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1624.1%
Contains more Folate +2008.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +100%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
2
:
3
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Water +616.9%
Contains more Protein +356.9%
Contains more Fats +128.5%
Contains more Other +185.4%
White Bread
9% 3% 49% 36% 2%
Protein: 8.85 g
Fats: 3.33 g
Carbs: 49.42 g
Water: 36.42 g
Other: 1.98 g
Yeast
40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
Contains more Carbs +19.9%
Contains more Water +616.9%
Contains more Protein +356.9%
Contains more Fats +128.5%
Contains more Other +185.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
White Bread
White Bread
2
:
1
Yeast
Yeast
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9323.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.4%
White Bread
24% 21% 55%
Saturated Fat: 0.698 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.599 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.602 g
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -30.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +9323.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +619.4%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient White Bread Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 46.72g 14.32g White Bread
Protein 8.85g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 3.33g 7.61g Yeast
Carbs 49.42g 41.22g White Bread
Calories 266kcal 325kcal Yeast
Starch 37.17g White Bread
Fructose 2.43g White Bread
Sugar 5.67g 0g Yeast
Fiber 2.7g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 144mg 30mg White Bread
Iron 3.61mg 2.17mg White Bread
Magnesium 23mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 98mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 126mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 490mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.74mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.101mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.536mg 0.312mg White Bread
Selenium 22µg 7.9µg White Bread
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU White Bread
Vitamin E 0.22mg 0mg White Bread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.533mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.243mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 4.78mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.536mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.087mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 111µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.2µg 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Trans Fat 0.027g Yeast
Saturated Fat 0.698g 1.001g White Bread
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g White Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 0.599g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 1.602g 0.017g White Bread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.002g White Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g White Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
White Bread 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
35%
White Bread
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
56%
White Bread
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.67g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 439mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 73)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
White Bread
White Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.303g)
Which food is cheaper?
White Bread
White Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. White Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174924/nutrients
  2. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.