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Shortbread vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Shortbread and Yeast?

  • Yeast is richer than Shortbread in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 886% more.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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.
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Manganese +26%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +865.2%
Contains more Potassium +985.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +1520.4%
Contains more Copper +384.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Iron +37.3%
Contains more Manganese +26%
Contains more Calcium +130.8%
Contains more Magnesium +285.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +865.2%
Contains more Potassium +985.2%
Contains less Sodium -85.6%
Contains more Zinc +1520.4%
Contains more Copper +384.4%
Contains more Selenium +27.4%

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 K +2650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2012.7%
Contains more Folate +2788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 +2650%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3013.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1173.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1127.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4105.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2012.7%
Contains more Folate +2788.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +244.5%
Contains more Carbs +54.7%
Contains more Protein +653.1%
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Other +448.5%
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +244.5%
Contains more Carbs +54.7%
Contains more Protein +653.1%
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Other +448.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48876.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +55.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +48876.5%
Contains less Saturated Fat -87.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 14.32g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 26.22g 7.61g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 41.22g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 325kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Yeast
Fiber 1.3g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 13mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 2.98mg 2.17mg Shortbread
Magnesium 14mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 66mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 88mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 353mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.49mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.09mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.393mg 0.312mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 7.9µg Yeast
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 81µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 11µg 0.4µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg Yeast
Trans Fat 0.714g Yeast
Saturated Fat 8.105g 1.001g Yeast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 4.309g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.017g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 302mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.104g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.