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

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

  • Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, yet Gingersnaps are richer in Manganese, and Iron.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 175% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 18 times more Zinc than Gingersnaps. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while Gingersnaps have 0.55mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cookies, gingersnaps 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
5
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5
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Phosphorus +304.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +1712.7%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +305.3%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.5%
Contains more Copper +106.1%
Contains more Manganese +677.5%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Phosphorus +304.8%
Contains more Potassium +73.7%
Contains less Sodium -94%
Contains more Zinc +1712.7%
Contains more Selenium +58.8%
Contains more Calcium +305.3%
Contains more Iron +96.9%
Contains more Magnesium +22.5%
Contains more Copper +106.1%
Contains more Manganese +677.5%

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
8
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Folate +802.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +1201.9%
Contains more Fats +415.8%
Contains more Carbs +324.9%
Equal in Other - 2.4
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
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +50%
Contains more Water +1201.9%
Contains more Fats +415.8%
Contains more Carbs +324.9%
Equal in Other - 2.4

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
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2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34200%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -90.1%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +412.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +34200%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 10g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 8.4g 5.6g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Carbs 18.1g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 105kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 0g 19.92g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 2.2g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 3.25mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 40mg 49mg Gingersnaps
Phosphorus 336mg 83mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 346mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 501mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.55mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.305mg Gingersnaps
Manganese 0.2mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 8.1µg 5.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.2mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.293mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.235mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.38mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.098mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 87µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.08mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.155mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.212mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.38mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.195mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.094mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.263mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.248mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.114mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 2.451g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 1.372g Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Gingersnaps
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 2.208g)
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 lower in glycemic index?
?
The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.