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Yeast vs. Gingersnaps — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yeast and Gingersnaps?

  • Yeast is higher in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc, yet Gingersnaps are higher in Manganese.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 899% more.
  • Yeast has 36 times more Vitamin B5 than Gingersnaps. While Yeast has 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, Gingersnaps have only 0.38mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cookies, gingersnaps 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.
Yeast
Yeast
7
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Magnesium +10.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +667.5%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +1343.6%
Contains more Copper +43%
Contains more Selenium +54.9%
Contains more Calcium +156.7%
Contains more Iron +194.9%
Contains more Manganese +398.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 49
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Gingersnaps
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 240% 35% 36% 31% 66% 15% 102% 203% 28%
Contains more Magnesium +10.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +667.5%
Contains more Potassium +176%
Contains less Sodium -89.8%
Contains more Zinc +1343.6%
Contains more Copper +43%
Contains more Selenium +54.9%
Contains more Calcium +156.7%
Contains more Iron +194.9%
Contains more Manganese +398.4%
Equal in Magnesium - 49

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
8
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5395%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1430.6%
Contains more Folate +2589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +525%
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%
Gingersnaps
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 0% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 66% 0% 7%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5395%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1265.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1142.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3452.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1430.6%
Contains more Folate +2589.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +525%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
2
:
3
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains more Protein +622.1%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Equal in Water - 5.3
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
Gingersnaps
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 g
Contains more Protein +622.1%
Contains more Other +135.4%
Contains more Fats +28.8%
Contains more Carbs +86.6%
Equal in Water - 5.3

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
2
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7970.6%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Gingersnaps
27% 58% 15%
Saturated Fat: 2.451 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.372 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -59.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +24.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +7970.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Gingersnaps Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 74.7g Gingersnaps
Protein 40.44g 5.6g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 9.8g Gingersnaps
Carbs 41.22g 76.9g Gingersnaps
Calories 325kcal 416kcal Gingersnaps
Sugar 0g 19.92g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 2.2g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 77mg Gingersnaps
Iron 2.17mg 6.4mg Gingersnaps
Magnesium 54mg 49mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 83mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 346mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 501mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.55mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.305mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 1.555mg Gingersnaps
Selenium 7.9µg 5.1µg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 2IU Gingersnaps
Vitamin E 0mg 0.97mg Gingersnaps
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.293mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 3.235mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.38mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.098mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 87µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 2.5µg Gingersnaps
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.08mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.155mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.212mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.38mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.195mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.094mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.263mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.248mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.114mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 2.451g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 5.365g Gingersnaps
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 1.372g Gingersnaps

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Gingersnaps
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
612%
Yeast
26%
Gingersnaps
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
78%
Gingersnaps

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 450mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.45g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps 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 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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.