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Fruitcake vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Fruitcake and Yeast

  • Fruitcake has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 912% more than Fruitcake.

Food varieties used in this article are Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.

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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.
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125%
Contains more Potassium +524.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Zinc +2840.7%
Contains more Copper +772%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Selenium +295%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Iron - 2.17
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125%
Contains more Potassium +524.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Zinc +2840.7%
Contains more Copper +772%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Selenium +295%
Equal in Calcium - 30
Equal in Iron - 2.17

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.
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Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3940.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4982.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5873.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3160.9%
Contains more Folate +11600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
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% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +275%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3940.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4982.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5873.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3160.9%
Contains more Folate +11600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Contains more Water +398%
Contains more Protein +1294.5%
Contains more Other +413.6%
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Contains more Water +398%
Contains more Protein +1294.5%
Contains more Other +413.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19447.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.001
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.309
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19447.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.001
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.309

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fruitcake Yeast
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 ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fruitcake Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 57.9g 14.32g Fruitcake
Protein 2.9g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 9.1g 7.61g Fruitcake
Carbs 61.6g 41.22g Fruitcake
Calories 324kcal 325kcal Yeast
Sugar 27.42g 0g Yeast
Fiber 3.7g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 33mg 30mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.07mg 2.17mg Yeast
Magnesium 16mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 52mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 153mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 101mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.27mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.05mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.22mg 0.312mg Yeast
Selenium 2µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin A 22IU 0IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 7µg 0µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0.9mg 0mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.5mg 0.3mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 0.05mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.099mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 0.791mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.226mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.046mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 20µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 1.5µg 0.4µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.042mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.102mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.121mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.206mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.121mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.059mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.14mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.144mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.071mg 0.91mg Yeast
Cholesterol 5mg 0mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.048g 1.001g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.001g 0g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.2g 4.309g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 3.323g 0.017g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fruitcake Yeast
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
10%
Fruitcake
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
21%
Fruitcake
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients
  2. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.