Yam vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between yam and baker's yeast
- Yam has more vitamin C; however, baker's yeast is higher in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, iron, and fiber.
- Baker's yeast covers your daily folate needs 191% more than yam.
- Baker's yeast contains 171 times less vitamin C than yam. Yam contains 17.1mg of vitamin C, while baker's yeast contains 0.1mg.
Food varieties used in this article are Yam, raw 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.
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +35.8% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +20.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -70% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +98.5% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +90.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +11.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +501.9% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +4054.2% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +510.9% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +1057.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +17000% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1578.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +3431.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +2128.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +1460.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +46.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +3313% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +93.9% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
1.53 g
Fats:
0.17 g
Carbs:
27.88 g
Water:
69.6 g
Other:
0.82 g
Protein:
8.4 g
Fats:
1.9 g
Carbs:
18.1 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +54% |
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +449% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +1017.6% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +217.1% |
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Water
~69g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.037 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.006 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.076 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.004 g
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.8% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +1800% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +17350% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 23µg | 785µg | 191% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.112mg | 1.88mg | 147% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.314mg | 4.9mg | 92% |
| Zinc | 0.24mg | 9.97mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.032mg | 1.13mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.552mg | 12.3mg | 73% |
| Phosphorus | 55mg | 336mg | 40% |
| Iron | 0.54mg | 3.25mg | 34% |
| Vitamin C | 17.1mg | 0.1mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 8.1g | 16% |
| Protein | 1.53g | 8.4g | 14% |
| Selenium | 0.7µg | 8.1µg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.293mg | 0.43mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.397mg | 0.2mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 816mg | 601mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 21mg | 40mg | 5% |
| Choline | 16.5mg | 32mg | 3% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.006g | 1.047g | 3% |
| Fats | 0.17g | 1.9g | 3% |
| Carbs | 27.88g | 18.1g | 3% |
| Copper | 0.178mg | 0.148mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2.3µg | 0µg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.35mg | 0mg | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.037g | 0.243g | 1% |
| Calories | 118kcal | 105kcal | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 7µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Net carbs | 23.78g | 10g | N/A |
| Calcium | 17mg | 19mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.076g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.012mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.054mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.052mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.096mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.059mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.021mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.071mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.062mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.034mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
18%
151%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yam contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yam is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.206g)
Which food is cheaper?
Yam is cheaper (difference - $1.6)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.5g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 51)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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)