Baguette vs. Nutritional Yeast
Nutrition comparison of Baguette and Nutritional Yeast
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
baguette
versus
nutritional yeast
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in baguette and nutritional yeast:
- Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in calories, carbohydrates, dietary fiber, iron and protein.
- Baguette is a great source of calcium.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 19% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
| Baguette | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 16% | 41% |
| Carbohydrates | 76% | 41% |
| Fat | 8% | 17% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. Baguette has 26% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - baguette has 51.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in dietary fiber. Nutritional yeast has 11 times more dietary fiber than baguette - baguette has 2.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than baguette - baguette has 4.6g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 276% more protein than baguette - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Baguette and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - baguette has 0.53g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both baguette and nutritional yeast are low in trans fat - baguette has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and baguette contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and baguette does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Baguette and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - baguette has 0.3ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Baguette and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - baguette has 0.21mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Baguette and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - baguette has 0.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Baguette | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.71 MG | 10.99 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.427 MG | 4 MG |
| Niacin | 4.817 MG | 40.2 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.455 MG | 13.5 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.107 MG | 1.5 MG |
| Folate | 123 UG | 2340 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | 12.07 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Baguette is a great source of calcium and it has 73% more calcium than nutritional yeast - baguette has 52mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Baguette has 80% more iron than nutritional yeast - baguette has 3.9mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 716% more potassium than baguette - baguette has 117mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, baguette has more linoleic acid than nutritional yeast per 100 grams.
| Baguette | Nutritional Yeast | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.001 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 0.79 G | 0.017 G |
| Total | 0.791 G | 0.017 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Baguette (Bread, french or vienna (includes sourdough)) and Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) .
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FAQ
Does baguette or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 20% more calories than baguette - baguette has 272 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is baguette or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in protein. Nutritional yeast has 280% more protein than baguette - baguette has 10.8g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does baguette or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in carbohydrates. baguette has 30% more carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - baguette has 51.9g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does baguette or nutritional yeast contain more iron?
Both baguette and nutritional yeast are high in iron. Baguette has 80% more iron than nutritional yeast - baguette has 3.9mg of iron in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
Does baguette or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 720% more potassium than baguette - baguette has 117mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.