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Yeast vs. Focaccia — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yeast and Focaccia different?

  • Yeast is higher than Focaccia in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 877% more than Focaccia.
  • Yeast contains 21 times more Vitamin B5 than Focaccia. Yeast contains 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Focaccia contains 0.645mg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Focaccia, Italian flatbread, plain types were used in this article.

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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
6
:
4
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.7%
Contains more Potassium +737.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +497%
Contains more Copper +379.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +101.3%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Focaccia
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 119% 15% 55% 11% 74% 37% 31% 48% 87%
Contains more Magnesium +170%
Contains more Phosphorus +397.7%
Contains more Potassium +737.7%
Contains less Sodium -90.9%
Contains more Zinc +497%
Contains more Copper +379.1%
Contains more Calcium +16.7%
Contains more Iron +45.6%
Contains more Manganese +16.7%
Contains more Selenium +101.3%

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
:
3
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +995.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1993%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1227.4%
Contains more Folate +1595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%
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%
Focaccia
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 29% 0% 0% 118% 70% 69% 39% 27% 104% 0% 15%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2238.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1228.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +995.4%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1993%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1227.4%
Contains more Folate +1595.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +1325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
3
:
2
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains more Protein +361.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +250.9%
Contains more Water +803.7%
Equal in Fats - 7.89
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
Focaccia
9% 8% 36% 46%
Protein: 8.77 g
Fats: 7.89 g
Carbs: 35.82 g
Water: 45.91 g
Other: 1.61 g
Contains more Protein +361.1%
Contains more Carbs +15.1%
Contains more Other +250.9%
Contains more Water +803.7%
Equal in Fats - 7.89

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
0
:
3
Focaccia
Focaccia
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5747.1%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Focaccia
12% 75% 13%
Saturated Fat: 0.877 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.67 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.994 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -12.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +31.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +5747.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Focaccia
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 Focaccia Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 34.02g Focaccia
Protein 40.44g 8.77g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 7.89g Focaccia
Carbs 41.22g 35.82g Yeast
Calories 325kcal 249kcal Yeast
Sugar 0g 1.75g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 1.8g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 35mg Focaccia
Iron 2.17mg 3.16mg Focaccia
Magnesium 54mg 20mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 128mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 114mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 561mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 1.33mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.091mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.364mg Focaccia
Selenium 7.9µg 15.9µg Focaccia
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Focaccia
Vitamin E 0mg 1.42mg Focaccia
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.47mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.301mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 3.67mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.645mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.113mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 138µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 5.7µg Focaccia
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
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.877g Focaccia
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 5.67g Focaccia
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.994g Focaccia

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Focaccia
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
39%
Focaccia
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
48%
Focaccia

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 510mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 63)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Focaccia
Focaccia is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.124g)
Which food is cheaper?
Focaccia
Focaccia 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. Focaccia - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167945/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.