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

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The main differences between Pound cake and Baker's yeast

  • Pound cake contains less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus than Baker's yeast.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 186% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 20 times less Saturated Fat than Pound cake. Pound cake has 4.811g of Saturated Fat, while Baker's yeast has 0.243g.

Food types used in this article are Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed.

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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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
1
:
9
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +119.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +303.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +2218.6%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +62%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Contains more Iron +119.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +303.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +2218.6%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +62%

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.
Pound cake
Pound cake
5
:
7
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +661.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +910.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1094.4%
Contains more Folate +1769%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +661.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +910.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1094.4%
Contains more Folate +1769%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
3
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Fats +634.7%
Contains more Carbs +196.4%
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Water +166.7%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
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
Contains more Fats +634.7%
Contains more Carbs +196.4%
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Water +166.7%
Contains more Other +69.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pound cake
Pound cake
2
:
1
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85375%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pound cake Baker's yeast
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 53.04g 10g Pound cake
Protein 5g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 13.96g 1.9g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 18.1g Pound cake
Calories 353kcal 105kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 33.36g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 0.6g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 47mg 19mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 8mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 140mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 149mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 377mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.43mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.042mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.11mg 0.2mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 5µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 241IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 70µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 0mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 42µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.01µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 0µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 153mg 0.435mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.397mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.198mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.117mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.249mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.117mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 66mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.192g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 4.811g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 1.047g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Baker's 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
25%
Pound cake
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.