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Yeast vs. Crackers — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yeast and Crackers

  • Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Crackers are richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 881% higher.
  • Yeast contains 32 times more Vitamin B5 than Crackers. Yeast contains 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Crackers contain 0.417mg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Crackers, standard snack-type, regular.

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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.
Yeast
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 36% 10% 151% 35% 13% 106% 95% 64% 37%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +200%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +709.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +319.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +1520.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +156.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +17.9%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +300%
Contains more IronIron +85.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +57.4%

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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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 61% 0% 104% 105% 82% 25% 15% 0% 173% 69% 5.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +2541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +777.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +823.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2281%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2443.5%
Contains more CholineCholine +233.3%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17225%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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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
7% 26% 61% 3% 2%
Protein: 6.64 g
Fats: 26.43 g
Carbs: 61.3 g
Water: 3.14 g
Other: 2.49 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +509%
Contains more WaterWater +61.8%
Contains more OtherOther +126.9%
Contains more FatsFats +247.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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19% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 13.137 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -82%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +52.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +77176.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Crackers Opinion
Calories 325kcal 510kcal Crackers
Protein 40.44g 6.64g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 26.43g Crackers
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Net carbs 14.32g 59g Crackers
Carbs 41.22g 61.3g Crackers
Magnesium 54mg 18mg Yeast
Calcium 30mg 120mg Crackers
Potassium 955mg 118mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 4.03mg Crackers
Sugar 0g 8.18g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 2.3g Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.104mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.49mg Yeast
Starch 49.69g Crackers
Phosphorus 637mg 248mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 726mg Yeast
Vitamin E 0mg 3.03mg Crackers
Manganese 0.312mg 0.491mg Crackers
Selenium 7.9µg 6.7µg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.416mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.456mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 4.352mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.417mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.063mg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 69.3µg Crackers
Folate 2340µg 92µg Yeast
Trans Fat 1.076g Yeast
Choline 32mg 9.6mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 5.562g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 6.553g Crackers
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 13.137g Crackers
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.084mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.193mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.246mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.471mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.103mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.112mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.331mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.294mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.145mg Yeast
Fructose 0.29g Crackers
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Crackers
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Crackers
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Crackers
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Crackers

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Crackers
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
566%
Yeast
49%
Crackers
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
56%
Crackers

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 675mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.561g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Crackers - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174982/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.