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Yeast vs. Croissant — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yeast and Croissant

  • Yeast is richer than Croissant in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 from Yeast is 883% higher.
  • Yeast contains 27 times more Folate than Croissant. Yeast contains 2340µg of Folate, while Croissant contains 88µg.
  • Yeast contains less Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Croissants, butter.

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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.
Yeast
Yeast
7
:
3
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.7%
Contains more Potassium +709.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +958.7%
Contains more Copper +445%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +187.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.33
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Croissant
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 77% 12% 45% 11% 61% 21% 27% 44% 124%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +506.7%
Contains more Potassium +709.3%
Contains less Sodium -89.1%
Contains more Zinc +958.7%
Contains more Copper +445%
Contains more Calcium +23.3%
Contains more Selenium +187.3%
Equal in Iron - 2.03
Equal in Manganese - 0.33

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
Yeast
7
:
4
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1559.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1737.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2486.2%
Contains more Folate +2559.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%
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%
Croissant
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 45% 17% 0% 1% 97% 56% 42% 52% 14% 66% 20% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2732.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1559.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1737.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1467.9%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2486.2%
Contains more Folate +2559.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
Contains more Vitamin K +350%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
2
:
3
Croissant
Croissant
Contains more Protein +393.2%
Contains more Other +213.9%
Contains more Fats +176%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Water +356.7%
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
Croissant
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +393.2%
Contains more Other +213.9%
Contains more Fats +176%
Contains more Carbs +11.1%
Contains more Water +356.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
2
Croissant
Croissant
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6335.3%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Croissant
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.094 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -91.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +28.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +6335.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Croissant Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 43.2g Croissant
Protein 40.44g 8.2g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 21g Croissant
Carbs 41.22g 45.8g Croissant
Calories 325kcal 406kcal Croissant
Sugar 0g 11.26g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 2.6g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 37mg Croissant
Iron 2.17mg 2.03mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 16mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 105mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 118mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 467mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.75mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.08mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.33mg Croissant
Selenium 7.9µg 22.7µg Croissant
Vitamin A 0IU 744IU Croissant
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 206µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0mg 0.84mg Croissant
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.388mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.241mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 2.188mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.861mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.058mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 88µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg Croissant
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.8µg Croissant
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.099mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.284mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.365mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.623mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.329mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.175mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.416mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.41mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.187mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 11.659g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.002g Croissant
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.003g Croissant
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 5.525g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.094g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Croissant
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
34%
Croissant
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
43%
Croissant

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 416mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.658g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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.
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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.