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Yeast vs. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between yeast and saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

  • Yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc; however, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) is higher in iron.
  • Yeast covers your daily need for vitamin B1, 857% more than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup).
  • Yeast has 25 times more vitamin B5 than saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup). While yeast has 13.5mg of vitamin B5, saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) has only 0.536mg.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Crackers, saltines (includes oyster, soda, soup).

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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 16% 5.7% 13% 209% 46% 19% 44% 123% 89% 56%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +134.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +57.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +528.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +213.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1050.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +524.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.6%
Contains more IronIron +156.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +119.9%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.4%

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
8
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% 0.33% 23% 0% 176% 112% 121% 32% 20% 11% 64% 101% 9.1%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1465.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +721.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +524%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2418.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1644.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +1646.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +91.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +28.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +6250%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
3
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
9% 9% 74% 5% 3%
Protein: 9.46 g
Fats: 8.64 g
Carbs: 74.05 g
Water: 5.05 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +327.5%
Contains more OtherOther +101.8%
Contains more FatsFats +13.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +79.6%
~equal in Water ~5.05g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
20% 23% 57%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.653 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.986 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.835 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -39.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +117%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +28341.2%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.702mg 857%
Folate 2340µg 134µg 552%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.487mg 270%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.536mg 259%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 6.442mg 211%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.086mg 109%
Fiber 26.9g 2.8g 96%
Phosphorus 637mg 102mg 76%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.69mg 66%
Protein 40.44g 9.46g 62%
Iron 2.17mg 5.57mg 43%
Sodium 51mg 941mg 39%
Copper 0.436mg 0.139mg 33%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.835g 32%
Starch 67.83g 28%
Potassium 955mg 152mg 24%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 25.4µg 21%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.686mg 16%
Carbs 41.22g 74.05g 11%
Vitamin E 0mg 1.15mg 8%
Magnesium 54mg 23mg 7%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 1.986g 6%
Calories 325kcal 418kcal 5%
Selenium 7.9µg 10.3µg 4%
Choline 32mg 16.7mg 3%
Saturated fat 1.001g 1.653g 3%
Fats 7.61g 8.64g 2%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.09µg 1%
Calcium 30mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 71.25g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.29g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Trans fat 0.167g N/A
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.116mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.268mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.333mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0.652mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0.172mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.147mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.45mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.399mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.197mg 0%
Fructose 0.19g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.535g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.018g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.25g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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
51%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
62%
Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup)

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.29g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 890mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.652g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 74)
Which food is cheaper?
Yeast
Yeast is cheaper (difference - $0.6)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Saltine cracker (includes oyster, soda, soup) - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172746/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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