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Yeast vs. Cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yeast and Cracker

  • Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Zinc, and Phosphorus, yet Cracker is richer in Vitamin K.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 881% higher.
  • Yeast contains 32 times more Vitamin B5 than Cracker. Yeast contains 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Cracker contains 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
Yeast
7
:
3
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.9%
Contains more Potassium +709.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +1520.4%
Contains more Copper +319.2%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +57.4%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Cracker
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 36% 152% 13% 107% 11% 95% 14% 35% 65% 37%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +156.9%
Contains more Potassium +709.3%
Contains less Sodium -93%
Contains more Zinc +1520.4%
Contains more Copper +319.2%
Contains more Selenium +17.9%
Contains more Calcium +300%
Contains more Iron +85.7%
Contains more Manganese +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
Yeast
8
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +777.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +823.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2281%
Contains more Folate +2443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17225%
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%
Cracker
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 61% 0% 0% 105% 106% 82% 26% 15% 69% 0% 174%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2541.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +777.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +823.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3137.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2281%
Contains more Folate +2443.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +17225%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
3
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains more Protein +509%
Contains more Water +61.8%
Contains more Other +126.9%
Contains more Fats +247.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.7%
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
Cracker
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 Protein +509%
Contains more Water +61.8%
Contains more Other +126.9%
Contains more Fats +247.3%
Contains more Carbs +48.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
2
Cracker
Cracker
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +77176.5%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Cracker
22% 26% 52%
Saturated Fat: 5.562 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.553 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 13.137 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -82%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +52.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Cracker
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 Cracker Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 59g Cracker
Protein 40.44g 6.64g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 26.43g Cracker
Carbs 41.22g 61.3g Cracker
Calories 325kcal 510kcal Cracker
Starch 49.69g Cracker
Fructose 0.29g Cracker
Sugar 0g 8.18g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 2.3g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 120mg Cracker
Iron 2.17mg 4.03mg Cracker
Magnesium 54mg 18mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 248mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 118mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 726mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.49mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.104mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.491mg Cracker
Selenium 7.9µg 6.7µg Yeast
Vitamin E 0mg 3.03mg Cracker
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 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
Folate 2340µg 92µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 69.3µg Cracker
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
Trans Fat 1.076g Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 5.562g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 6.553g Cracker
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 13.137g Cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.009g Cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 11.48g Cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.062g Cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 1.485g Cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Cracker
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
53%
Cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
56%
Cracker

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. Cracker - 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.