Yeast vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are yeast and baker's yeast different?
- Yeast is higher in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and copper; however, baker's yeast is richer in zinc.
- Daily need coverage for vitamin B1 for yeast is 759% higher.
- Yeast contains 4 times more vitamin B2 than baker's yeast. While yeast contains 4mg of vitamin B2, baker's yeast contains only 1.13mg.
Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed are the varieties used in this article.
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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 MagnesiumMagnesium | +35% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +57.9% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +58.9% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +194.6% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +89.6% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +56% |
| Contains more IronIron | +49.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +25.6% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -41.2% |
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 | +200% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +484.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +254% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +226.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +175.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +248.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +198.1% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
40.44 g
Fats:
7.61 g
Carbs:
41.22 g
Water:
5.08 g
Other:
5.65 g
Protein:
8.4 g
Fats:
1.9 g
Carbs:
18.1 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +381.4% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +300.5% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +127.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +117.3% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +1258.3% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.017 g
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 | +311.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +325% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.7% |
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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| Lower in Sugar | Equal | ||
| Lower in Glycemic Index | Equal | ||
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 10.99mg | 1.88mg | 759% |
| Folate | 2340µg | 785µg | 389% |
| Vitamin B2 | 4mg | 1.13mg | 221% |
| Vitamin B3 | 40.2mg | 12.3mg | 174% |
| Vitamin B5 | 13.5mg | 4.9mg | 172% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5mg | 0.43mg | 82% |
| Fiber | 26.9g | 8.1g | 75% |
| Protein | 40.44g | 8.4g | 64% |
| Phosphorus | 637mg | 336mg | 43% |
| Copper | 0.436mg | 0.148mg | 32% |
| Zinc | 7.94mg | 9.97mg | 18% |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 3.25mg | 14% |
| Calories | 325kcal | 105kcal | 11% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 601mg | 10% |
| Fats | 7.61g | 1.9g | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.309g | 1.047g | 8% |
| Carbs | 41.22g | 18.1g | 8% |
| Manganese | 0.312mg | 0.2mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 40mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0.01µg | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1.001g | 0.243g | 3% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 19mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 30mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.32g | 10g | N/A |
| Selenium | 7.9µg | 8.1µg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0µg | 0% |
| Choline | 32mg | 32mg | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.004g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.54mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.99mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.89mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.92mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.28mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.59mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.75mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.31mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.91mg | 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
566%
151%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.758g)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($1.8)