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

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Differences between Baker's yeast and Pastry

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, while Pastry has more Selenium.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 177% higher.
  • The amount of Saturated Fat in Baker's yeast is lower.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake.

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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
8
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Potassium +885.2%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +1781.1%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +144%
Contains more Selenium +198.8%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Contains more Calcium +90%
Contains more Iron +27%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +460%
Contains more Potassium +885.2%
Contains less Sodium -88%
Contains more Zinc +1781.1%
Contains more Copper +29.8%
Contains more Manganese +144%
Contains more Selenium +198.8%

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
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1947.6%
Contains more Folate +906.4%
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%
Pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +372.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +299.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +195.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1947.6%
Contains more Folate +906.4%
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
Pastry
Pastry
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Water +711.8%
Contains more Other +160%
Contains more Fats +1905.3%
Contains more Carbs +149.2%
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
Pastry
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +15.1%
Contains more Water +711.8%
Contains more Other +160%
Contains more Fats +1905.3%
Contains more Carbs +149.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Pastry
Pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1962.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122250%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Pastry
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.5%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1962.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +122250%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Pastry Opinion
Net carbs 10g 43.6g Pastry
Protein 8.4g 7.3g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 38.1g Pastry
Carbs 18.1g 45.1g Pastry
Calories 105kcal 551kcal Pastry
Sugar 0g 0.74g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.5g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 10mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.56mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 60mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 61mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 249mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.53mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.114mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.488mg Pastry
Selenium 8.1µg 24.2µg Pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.54mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.398mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.283mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 4.168mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.021mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 78µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 16.1µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.085mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.196mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.272mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.508mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.142mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.129mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.362mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.308mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.156mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 9.643g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 21.597g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.894g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Pastry
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%
Pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
42%
Pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 219mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.4g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/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.