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Yeast vs. English muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yeast and English muffin

  • Yeast is richer than English muffin in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 901% higher.
  • Yeast contains 63 times more Folate than English muffin. Yeast contains 2340µg of Folate, while English muffin contains 37µg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and English muffins, plain, unenriched, without calcium propionate (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.
Contains more Iron +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.9%
Contains more Potassium +629%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +1034.3%
Contains more Copper +238%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.4%
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% 34% 15% 57% 12% 61% 20% 43% 47% 0%
Contains more Iron +143.8%
Contains more Magnesium +157.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +378.9%
Contains more Potassium +629%
Contains less Sodium -89%
Contains more Zinc +1034.3%
Contains more Copper +238%
Contains more Calcium +73.3%
Contains more Manganese +14.4%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5971.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2467%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3388.4%
Contains more Folate +6224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +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 0% 0% 0% 1% 46% 36% 30% 27% 10% 28% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5971.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2497.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2467%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2926.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3388.4%
Contains more Folate +6224.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +425.2%
Contains more Fats +322.8%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +728.7%
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
8% 2% 46% 42% 2%
Protein: 7.7 g
Fats: 1.8 g
Carbs: 46 g
Water: 42.1 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +425.2%
Contains more Fats +322.8%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Carbs +11.6%
Contains more Water +728.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1326.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5123.5%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
18% 21% 61%
Saturated Fat: 0.259 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.302 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.888 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1326.8%
Contains less Saturated Fat -74.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5123.5%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast English muffin Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 43.3g English muffin
Protein 40.44g 7.7g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 1.8g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 46g English muffin
Calories 325kcal 235kcal Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 2.7g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 52mg English muffin
Iron 2.17mg 0.89mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 21mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 133mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 131mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 464mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.7mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.129mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.357mg English muffin
Selenium 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.181mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.154mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.566mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.446mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.043mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 37µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.04µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.092mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.242mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.315mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.553mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.241mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.139mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.379mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.353mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.17mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.259g English muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0.302g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.888g English muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast English muffin
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
15%
English muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
30%
English muffin

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 413mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
English muffin
English muffin is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.742g)
Which food is cheaper?
English muffin
English muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. English muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173238/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.