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Yeast vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yeast and Fruitcake

  • Fruitcake has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily Vitamin B1 needs 912% more than Fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 117 times less Folate than Yeast. Yeast contains 2340µg of Folate, while Fruitcake contains 20µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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 Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125%
Contains more Potassium +524.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Zinc +2840.7%
Contains more Copper +772%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Selenium +295%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Iron - 2.07
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 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +1125%
Contains more Potassium +524.2%
Contains less Sodium -49.5%
Contains more Zinc +2840.7%
Contains more Copper +772%
Contains more Manganese +41.8%
Contains more Selenium +295%
Equal in Calcium - 33
Equal in Iron - 2.07

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 +21880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3940.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4982.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5873.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3160.9%
Contains more Folate +11600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +275%
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 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +21880%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3940.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4982.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +5873.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3160.9%
Contains more Folate +11600%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin K +275%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +1294.5%
Contains more Other +413.6%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Contains more Water +398%
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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +1294.5%
Contains more Other +413.6%
Contains more Fats +19.6%
Contains more Carbs +49.4%
Contains more Water +398%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19447.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.048
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.2
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +19447.1%
Equal in Saturated Fat - 1.048
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 4.2

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 40.44g 2.9g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 41.22g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 325kcal 324kcal Yeast
Sugar 0g 27.42g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 3.7g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 2.17mg 2.07mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 16mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 52mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 153mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 101mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.27mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.05mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.22mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 2µg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.05mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.099mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.791mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.226mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.046mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 20µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.042mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.102mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.121mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.206mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.121mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.059mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.14mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.144mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.071mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 1.048g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 4.2g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.