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

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Summary of differences between Baker's yeast and Croissant

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Croissant is higher in Selenium.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 174% more than Croissant.
  • Baker's yeast has 13 times more Zinc than Croissant. While Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, Croissant has only 0.75mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less Saturated Fat.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Croissants, butter.

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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
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Iron +60.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +409.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +1229.3%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +180.2%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Iron +60.1%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +220%
Contains more Potassium +409.3%
Contains less Sodium -93.6%
Contains more Zinc +1229.3%
Contains more Copper +85%
Contains more Calcium +94.7%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +180.2%

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
6
:
5
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Vitamin B1 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +641.4%
Contains more Folate +792%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Croissant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +469.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +641.4%
Contains more Folate +792%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Water +197.4%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Fats +1005.3%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Equal in Protein - 8.2
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
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Water +197.4%
Contains more Other +44.4%
Contains more Fats +1005.3%
Contains more Carbs +153%
Equal in Protein - 8.2

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Croissant
Croissant
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +427.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27250%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +427.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +27250%

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 Croissant
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 10g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 8.4g 8.2g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 21g Croissant
Carbs 18.1g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 105kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 0g 11.26g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 2.6g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 3.25mg 2.03mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 105mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 118mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 467mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.75mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.08mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 8.1µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Croissant
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.388mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.241mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.188mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.861mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.058mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 88µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 0µg 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.099mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.284mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.365mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.623mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.329mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.175mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.416mg Croissant
Valine 0.512mg 0.41mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.187mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 11.659g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.094g Croissant

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Baker's yeast Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.