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

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Significant differences between Shortcake and Baker's yeast

  • Shortcake has more Calcium, however, Baker's yeast is richer in Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 183% more than Shortcake.
  • Baker's yeast has 17 times less Sodium than Shortcake. Shortcake has 506mg of Sodium, while Baker's yeast has 30mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe 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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
3
:
7
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +978.9%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +135%
Contains more Potassium +467%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +1977.1%
Contains more Copper +94.7%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
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 +978.9%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +135%
Contains more Potassium +467%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +1977.1%
Contains more Copper +94.7%

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.
Shortcake
Shortcake
3
:
9
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +504.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +1381.1%
Shortcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
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 C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +504.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +1381.1%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
3
:
2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Fats +647.4%
Contains more Carbs +168%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Water +143%
Equal in Other - 2.6
Shortcake
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 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 +647.4%
Contains more Carbs +168%
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Water +143%
Equal in Other - 2.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Shortcake
Shortcake
2
:
1
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 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 +477.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90700%
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortcake Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 48.5g 10g Shortcake
Protein 6.1g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 14.2g 1.9g Shortcake
Carbs 48.5g 18.1g Shortcake
Calories 346kcal 105kcal Shortcake
Fiber 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 205mg 19mg Shortcake
Iron 2.54mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 16mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 143mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 106mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 506mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.48mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.076mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.33mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Selenium 17µg 8.1µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 72IU 0IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 18µg 0µg Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 0.311mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.272mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 2.573mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.248mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 53µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.076mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.184mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.238mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.449mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.197mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.115mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.302mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.273mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.14mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 3.772g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.045g 1.047g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 3.632g 0.004g Shortcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortcake Baker's 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
22%
Shortcake
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
48%
Shortcake
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.529g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.