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Yeast vs. Fig bars — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between yeast and fig bars

  • Fig bars have less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 903% more than fig bars.
  • Fig bars contain 67 times less folate than yeast. Yeast contains 2340µg of folate, while fig bars contain 35µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cookies, fig bars.

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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 19% 19% 18% 109% 49% 11% 27% 46% 45% 18%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +361.4%
Contains more CopperCopper +196.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +1935.9%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +927.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -85.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +139.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +113.3%
Contains more IronIron +33.6%
~equal in Manganese ~0.343mg

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 1% 3% 13% 0% 40% 50% 35% 22% 17% 11% 15% 26% 8%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +6855.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1743.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2045.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3608.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1900%
Contains more FolateFolate +6585.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +119.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1350%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.3mg
~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
4% 7% 71% 17%
Protein: 3.7 g
Fats: 7.3 g
Carbs: 70.9 g
Water: 16.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +993%
Contains more OtherOther +253.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +72%
Contains more WaterWater +224.8%
~equal in Fats ~7.3g

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
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.123 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 3.003 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.772 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -10.9%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +43.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +16205.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Fig bars DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.158mg 903%
Folate 2340µg 35µg 576%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.217mg 291%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.364mg 263%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.874mg 240%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.075mg 110%
Fiber 26.9g 4.6g 89%
Phosphorus 637mg 62mg 82%
Protein 40.44g 3.7g 73%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.39mg 69%
Copper 0.436mg 0.147mg 32%
Potassium 955mg 207mg 22%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.772g 18%
Sodium 51mg 350mg 13%
Carbs 41.22g 70.9g 10%
Iron 2.17mg 2.9mg 9%
Selenium 7.9µg 3.3µg 8%
Magnesium 54mg 27mg 6%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.8µg 5%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg 4%
Choline 32mg 14.6mg 3%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 3.003g 3%
Calcium 30mg 64mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.001g 1.123g 1%
Calories 325kcal 348kcal 1%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.09µg 1%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.343mg 1%
Vitamin A 0µg 9µg 1%
Fats 7.61g 7.3g 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.3mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 66.3g N/A
Sugar 0g 46.36g N/A
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.046mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.113mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.132mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0.224mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0.14mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.053mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.145mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.155mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.067mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Fig bars
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
19%
Fig bars
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
36%
Fig bars

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 46.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 299mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.122g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 70)
Which food is cheaper?
Fig bars
Fig bars 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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Fig bars - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172721/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.