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Yeast vs. Dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yeast and Dough

  • Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Dough is richer in Selenium.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 857% higher.
  • Yeast contains 30 times more Vitamin B5 than Dough. Yeast contains 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Dough contains 0.455mg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough).

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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
6
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4
Dough
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.7%
Contains more Potassium +716.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +663.5%
Contains more Copper +186.8%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Contains more Selenium +262%
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 16% 147% 23% 45% 11% 79% 29% 51% 76% 156%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.7%
Contains more Potassium +716.2%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +663.5%
Contains more Copper +186.8%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Iron +80.2%
Contains more Manganese +84.9%
Contains more Selenium +262%

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
8
:
3
Dough
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +734.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2867%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1301.9%
Contains more Folate +1802.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%
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 1% 5% 0% 0% 178% 99% 91% 28% 25% 93% 0% 2%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1447.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +836.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +734.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2867%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1301.9%
Contains more Folate +1802.4%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
3
:
2
Dough
Contains more Protein +276.2%
Contains more Fats +214.5%
Contains more Other +189.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Water +549.6%
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
11% 2% 52% 33% 2%
Protein: 10.75 g
Fats: 2.42 g
Carbs: 51.88 g
Water: 33 g
Other: 1.95 g
Contains more Protein +276.2%
Contains more Fats +214.5%
Contains more Other +189.7%
Contains more Carbs +25.9%
Contains more Water +549.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
1
:
2
Dough
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1090.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4929.4%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
30% 21% 49%
Saturated Fat: 0.529 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.362 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.855 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1090.3%
Contains less Saturated Fat -47.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +4929.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Dough
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 Dough Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 49.68g Dough
Protein 40.44g 10.75g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 2.42g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 51.88g Dough
Calories 325kcal 272kcal Yeast
Starch 44.23g Dough
Fructose 0.51g Dough
Sugar 0g 4.62g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 2.2g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 52mg Dough
Iron 2.17mg 3.91mg Dough
Magnesium 54mg 32mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 105mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 117mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 602mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 1.04mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.152mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.577mg Dough
Selenium 7.9µg 28.6µg Dough
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Dough
Vitamin E 0mg 0.21mg Dough
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.71mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.427mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 4.817mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.455mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.107mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 123µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.7µg Dough
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Trans Fat 0.005g Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.529g Dough
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0.362g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.855g Dough
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.788g Dough
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Dough
Omega-3 - ALA 0.063g Dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Dough
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
43%
Dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
63%
Dough

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.62g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 551mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Dough
Dough is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.472g)
Which food is cheaper?
Dough
Dough is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172675/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.