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Yeast vs. Wheat Bread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Yeast and Wheat Bread

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, however, Wheat Bread is richer in Selenium.
  • Yeast covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 879% more than Wheat Bread.
  • Wheat Bread has 30 times less Vitamin B5 than Yeast. Yeast has 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Wheat Bread has 0.456mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Bread, wheat, toasted.

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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 Phosphorus +238.8%
Contains more Potassium +328.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +440.1%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +88.5%
Contains more Manganese +341.3%
Contains more Selenium +322.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 59
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 50% 154% 43% 81% 20% 79% 41% 66% 180% 183%
Contains more Phosphorus +238.8%
Contains more Potassium +328.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +440.1%
Contains more Copper +120.2%
Contains more Calcium +450%
Contains more Iron +88.5%
Contains more Manganese +341.3%
Contains more Selenium +322.8%
Equal in Magnesium - 59

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.
Yeast
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Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2860.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +880.4%
Contains more Folate +2620.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 5% 0% 1% 110% 89% 118% 28% 36% 65% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2403.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +947.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +543.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2860.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +880.4%
Contains more Folate +2620.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +212%
Contains more Fats +78.2%
Contains more Other +104%
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Contains more Water +377%
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
13% 4% 56% 24% 3%
Protein: 12.96 g
Fats: 4.27 g
Carbs: 55.77 g
Water: 24.23 g
Other: 2.77 g
Contains more Protein +212%
Contains more Fats +78.2%
Contains more Other +104%
Contains more Carbs +35.3%
Contains more Water +377%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10017.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.989
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
27% 27% 46%
Saturated Fat: 0.989 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.019 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.72 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +322.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +10017.6%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 0.989

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Wheat Bread
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 Yeast Wheat Bread Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 51.07g Wheat Bread
Protein 40.44g 12.96g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 4.27g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 55.77g Wheat Bread
Calories 325kcal 313kcal Yeast
Sugar 0g 6.42g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 4.7g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 165mg Wheat Bread
Iron 2.17mg 4.09mg Wheat Bread
Magnesium 54mg 59mg Wheat Bread
Phosphorus 637mg 188mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 223mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 601mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 1.47mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.198mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 1.377mg Wheat Bread
Selenium 7.9µg 33.4µg Wheat Bread
Vitamin E 0mg 0.24mg Wheat Bread
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.439mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.382mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 6.25mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.456mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.153mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 86µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.7µg Wheat Bread
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.092mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.299mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.258mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.461mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.215mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.105mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.315mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.15mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.989g Wheat Bread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 1.019g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.72g Wheat Bread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.161g Wheat Bread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Wheat Bread
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
612%
Yeast
38%
Wheat Bread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
89%
Wheat Bread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 60)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.012g)
Which food is cheaper?
Wheat Bread
Wheat Bread is cheaper (difference - $1.5)
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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Wheat Bread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172687/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.