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Baker's yeast vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Baker's yeast and Carrot cake?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Iron, yet Carrot cake is richer in Calcium.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 180% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 50 times more Zinc than Carrot cake. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while Carrot cake has 0.2mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less Sodium.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
3
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +4885%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Calcium +805.3%
Contains more Manganese +164%
Contains more Selenium +84%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Carrot cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +36%
Contains more Potassium +255.6%
Contains less Sodium -94.7%
Contains more Zinc +4885%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Calcium +805.3%
Contains more Manganese +164%
Contains more Selenium +84%

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
9
:
3
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.3%
Contains more Folate +1071.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%
Baker's 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% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Carrot cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +444.3%
Contains more Folate +1071.6%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Water +1816.7%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Fats +415.8%
Contains more Carbs +337.6%
Baker's yeast
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Carrot cake
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +64.7%
Contains more Water +1816.7%
Contains more Other +13%
Contains more Fats +415.8%
Contains more Carbs +337.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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2
Carrot cake
Carrot cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92450%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Carrot cake
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -83.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +285.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +92450%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 10g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 8.4g 5.1g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 9.8g Carrot cake
Carbs 18.1g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 105kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 3.25mg 1.8mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 8mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 247mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 169mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 567mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.2mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.05mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 8.1µg 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 0IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.265mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.17mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.205mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.294mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.079mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 67µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg Carrot cake
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.061mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.149mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.186mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.336mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.142mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.083mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.238mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.212mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.109mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 1.472g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 4.036g Carrot cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.702g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baker's yeast Carrot cake
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
162%
Baker's yeast
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's 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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.