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Yeast vs. Carrot cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yeast and Carrot cake?

  • Yeast is richer than Carrot cake in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Zinc, Phosphorus, Copper, and Potassium.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 894% more.
  • Yeast has 46 times more Vitamin B5 than Carrot cake. While Yeast has 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, Carrot cake has only 0.294mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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 +20.6%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +465.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +3870%
Contains more Copper +772%
Contains more Calcium +473.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +88.6%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 52% 68% 6% 106% 15% 74% 6% 17% 69% 82%
Contains more Iron +20.6%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +157.9%
Contains more Potassium +465.1%
Contains less Sodium -91%
Contains more Zinc +3870%
Contains more Copper +772%
Contains more Calcium +473.3%
Contains more Manganese +69.2%
Contains more Selenium +88.6%

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.
Yeast
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +4047.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4491.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1798.7%
Contains more Folate +3392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 116% 0% 0% 4% 67% 40% 42% 18% 19% 51% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4047.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2252.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1723.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4491.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1798.7%
Contains more Folate +3392.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +300%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +692.9%
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Other +145.7%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +92.1%
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
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more Protein +692.9%
Contains more Water +41.1%
Contains more Other +145.7%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +92.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21676.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.036
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
16% 44% 40%
Saturated Fat: 1.472 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.702 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -32%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21676.5%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.036

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Carrot cake Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 79.2g Carrot cake
Protein 40.44g 5.1g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 9.8g Carrot cake
Carbs 41.22g 79.2g Carrot cake
Calories 325kcal 415kcal Carrot cake
Fiber 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 172mg Carrot cake
Iron 2.17mg 1.8mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 8mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 247mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 169mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 567mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.2mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.05mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.528mg Carrot cake
Selenium 7.9µg 14.9µg Carrot cake
Vitamin A 0IU 1930IU Carrot cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 97µg Carrot cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1.2mg Carrot cake
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.265mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.17mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 2.205mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.294mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.079mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 67µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.04µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.061mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.149mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.186mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.336mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.142mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.083mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.238mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.212mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.109mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 1.472g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 4.036g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.702g Carrot cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Carrot cake
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
612%
Yeast
30%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 516mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.471g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake 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 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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.