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Yeast vs. Graham cracker — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yeast and Graham cracker different?

  • Yeast is richer in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, while Graham cracker is higher in Manganese.
  • Yeast covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 894% more than Graham cracker.
  • Yeast contains 32 times more Vitamin B5 than Graham cracker. Yeast contains 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Graham cracker contains 0.42mg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cookies, graham crackers, plain or honey (includes cinnamon) 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
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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 29% 23% 15% 142% 57% 26% 79% 60% 133% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +35%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +461.8%
Contains more CopperCopper +156.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +727.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +244.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +25.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +156.7%
Contains more IronIron +74.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +226.6%

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 0% 0.12% 30% 0% 66% 73% 83% 25% 36% 0% 36% 68% 3.2%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4047.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1161.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +805.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +3114.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +861.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +2471.4%
Contains more CholineCholine +442.4%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +3475%
~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
7% 11% 78% 3%
Protein: 6.69 g
Fats: 10.6 g
Carbs: 77.66 g
Water: 3.39 g
Other: 1.66 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +504.5%
Contains more WaterWater +49.9%
Contains more OtherOther +240.4%
Contains more FatsFats +39.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +88.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
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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
17% 26% 57%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.633 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.509 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.388 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -38.7%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +71.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +31594.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Graham cracker Opinion
Calories 325kcal 430kcal Graham cracker
Protein 40.44g 6.69g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 10.6g Graham cracker
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Net carbs 14.32g 74.26g Graham cracker
Carbs 41.22g 77.66g Graham cracker
Magnesium 54mg 40mg Yeast
Calcium 30mg 77mg Graham cracker
Potassium 955mg 170mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 3.78mg Graham cracker
Sugar 0g 24.85g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 3.4g Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.17mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.96mg Yeast
Starch 46.56g Graham cracker
Phosphorus 637mg 185mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 459mg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Graham cracker
Vitamin E 0mg 1.51mg Graham cracker
Manganese 0.312mg 1.019mg Graham cracker
Selenium 7.9µg 6.3µg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.265mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.317mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 4.439mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.42mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.156mg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 14.3µg Graham cracker
Folate 2340µg 91µg Yeast
Trans Fat 0.055g Yeast
Choline 32mg 5.9mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 1.633g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 2.509g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 5.388g Graham cracker
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
Fructose 0.99g Graham cracker
Omega-3 - ALA 0.599g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.024g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Graham cracker
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.735g Graham cracker

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Graham cracker
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
32%
Graham cracker
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
60%
Graham cracker

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 24.85g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 408mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.632g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Graham cracker
Graham cracker 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. Graham cracker - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174957/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.