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Yeast vs. Muffin — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yeast and Muffin different?

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Muffin.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 902% higher.
  • Yeast contains 49 times more Folate than Muffin. While Yeast contains 2340µg of Folate, Muffin contains only 48µg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Muffins, blueberry, commercially prepared (Includes mini-muffins) are the varieties 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
7
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Iron +66.9%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.3%
Contains more Potassium +689.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +2045.9%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +43.9%
Equal in Selenium - 8.2
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Muffin
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 14% 49% 8% 63% 11% 44% 11% 20% 59% 45%
Contains more Iron +66.9%
Contains more Magnesium +440%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.3%
Contains more Potassium +689.3%
Contains less Sodium -84.8%
Contains more Zinc +2045.9%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
Contains more Calcium +46.7%
Contains more Manganese +43.9%
Equal in Selenium - 8.2

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
6
:
6
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2354%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2735%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2772.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3650%
Contains more Folate +4775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +9700%
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%
Muffin
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 33% 3% 3% 43% 38% 27% 29% 10% 36% 20% 99%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6441.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2354%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2735%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2772.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3650%
Contains more Folate +4775%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +9700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
2
:
3
Muffin
Muffin
Contains more Protein +800.7%
Contains more Other +281.8%
Contains more Fats +111.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +391.3%
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
Muffin
4% 16% 53% 25%
Protein: 4.49 g
Fats: 16.07 g
Carbs: 53 g
Water: 24.96 g
Other: 1.48 g
Contains more Protein +800.7%
Contains more Other +281.8%
Contains more Fats +111.2%
Contains more Carbs +28.6%
Contains more Water +391.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
2
Muffin
Muffin
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47564.7%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Muffin
18% 31% 51%
Saturated Fat: 2.844 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.822 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.103 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -64.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +11.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +47564.7%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Muffin Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 51.9g Muffin
Protein 40.44g 4.49g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 16.07g Muffin
Carbs 41.22g 53g Muffin
Calories 325kcal 375kcal Muffin
Starch 16.31g Muffin
Fructose 1.21g Muffin
Sugar 0g 31.47g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 1.1g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 44mg Muffin
Iron 2.17mg 1.3mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 10mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 146mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 121mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 336mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.37mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.06mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.449mg Muffin
Selenium 7.9µg 8.2µg Muffin
Vitamin A 0IU 73IU Muffin
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 21µg Muffin
Vitamin E 0mg 1.63mg Muffin
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU Muffin
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Muffin
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.9mg Muffin
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.168mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.163mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.418mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.47mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.04mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 48µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg Muffin
Vitamin K 0.4µg 39.2µg Muffin
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.066mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.181mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.224mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.421mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.199mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.115mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.277mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.257mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.128mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 30mg Yeast
Trans Fat 0.2g Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 2.844g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.008g Muffin
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.001g Muffin
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 4.822g Muffin
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 8.103g Muffin
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Muffin
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 6.911g Muffin
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.048g Muffin
Omega-3 - ALA 1.022g Muffin
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g Muffin

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast 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
28%
Muffin
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
32%
Muffin

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 31.47g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 285mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 30mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.843g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is cheaper?
Muffin
Muffin is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Muffin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172765/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.