Yeast vs. Flour — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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What are the main differences between yeast and flour?
- Yeast is richer in vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, and zinc, yet flour is richer in selenium.
- Yeast's daily need coverage for vitamin B1 is 850% higher.
- Yeast has 34 times more vitamin B6 than flour. Yeast has 1.5mg of vitamin B6, while flour has 0.044mg.
We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Wheat flour, white, all-purpose, enriched, bleached types in this comparison.
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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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +145.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +792.5% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +202.8% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1034.3% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +489.8% |
| Contains more IronIron | +113.8% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -96.1% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +118.6% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +329.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +1300% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +709.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +580.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +2982.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +3309.1% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +33.3% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +1178.7% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +207.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +291.5% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +676.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +1128.3% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +85.1% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +134.6% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4852.9% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -84.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2329.4% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Rich in minerals |
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| Rich in vitamins |
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Saturated fat |
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| Lower in price |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B1 | 10.99mg | 0.785mg | 850% |
| Folate | 2340µg | 183µg | 539% |
| Vitamin B2 | 4mg | 0.494mg | 270% |
| Vitamin B5 | 13.5mg | 0.438mg | 261% |
| Vitamin B3 | 40.2mg | 5.904mg | 214% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5mg | 0.044mg | 112% |
| Fiber | 26.9g | 2.7g | 97% |
| Phosphorus | 637mg | 108mg | 76% |
| Zinc | 7.94mg | 0.7mg | 66% |
| Protein | 40.44g | 10.33g | 60% |
| Selenium | 7.9µg | 33.9µg | 47% |
| Copper | 0.436mg | 0.144mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2.17mg | 4.64mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 955mg | 107mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.312mg | 0.682mg | 16% |
| Carbs | 41.22g | 76.31g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 4.309g | 0.087g | 11% |
| Fats | 7.61g | 0.98g | 10% |
| Magnesium | 54mg | 22mg | 8% |
| Choline | 32mg | 10.4mg | 4% |
| Saturated fat | 1.001g | 0.155g | 4% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.017g | 0.413g | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.07µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Calories | 325kcal | 364kcal | 2% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 15mg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 14.32g | 73.61g | N/A |
| Sugar | 0g | 0.27g | N/A |
| Vitamin E | 0mg | 0.06mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.4µg | 0.3µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.54mg | 0.127mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 1.99mg | 0.281mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 1.89mg | 0.357mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 2.92mg | 0.71mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 3.28mg | 0.228mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.59mg | 0.183mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 1.75mg | 0.52mg | 0% |
| Valine | 2.31mg | 0.415mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.91mg | 0.23mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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%
46%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
59%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.27g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 72)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Flour contains less Sodium (difference - 49mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Flour is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.846g)
Which food is cheaper?
Flour is cheaper (difference - $0.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)