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Gingersnaps vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Gingersnaps and Yeast?

  • Gingersnaps are higher in Manganese, yet Yeast is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 899% more.
  • Gingersnaps have 5 times more Manganese than Yeast. While Gingersnaps have 1.555mg of Manganese, Yeast has only 0.312mg.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry types in this article.

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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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
3
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7
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Calcium +156.7%
Contains more Iron +194.9%
Contains more Manganese +398.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +667.5%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +1343.6%
Contains more Copper +43%
Contains more Selenium +54.9%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Calcium +156.7%
Contains more Iron +194.9%
Contains more Manganese +398.4%
Contains more Magnesium +10.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +667.5%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +1343.6%
Contains more Copper +43%
Contains more Selenium +54.9%

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.
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
3
:
8
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5395%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1430.6%
Contains more Folate +2589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +525%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5395%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1430.6%
Contains more Folate +2589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
3
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2
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Protein +622.1%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Equal in Water - 5.08
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
Yeast
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 +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Contains more Protein +622.1%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Equal in Water - 5.08

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
2
:
1
Yeast
Yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7970.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7970.6%
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 74.7g 14.32g Gingersnaps
Protein 5.6g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 9.8g 7.61g Gingersnaps
Carbs 76.9g 41.22g Gingersnaps
Calories 416kcal 325kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 19.92g 0g Yeast
Fiber 2.2g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 77mg 30mg Gingersnaps
Iron 6.4mg 2.17mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 49mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 83mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 346mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 501mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.55mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.305mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 1.555mg 0.312mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 5.1µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin A 2IU 0IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 87µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0.4µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.155mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.212mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.38mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.195mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.094mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.248mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.114mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 2.451g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 5.365g 4.309g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0.017g Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Yeast
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
26%
Gingersnaps
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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?
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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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.