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Yeast vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Yeast and Pound cake

  • Pound cake 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 901% more than Pound cake.
  • Pound cake contains 56 times less Folate than Yeast. Yeast contains 2340µg of Folate, while Pound cake contains 42µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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 +46.6%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +355%
Contains more Potassium +540.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +1746.5%
Contains more Copper +938.1%
Contains more Manganese +183.6%
Contains more Selenium +58%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%
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 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +46.6%
Contains more Magnesium +575%
Contains more Phosphorus +355%
Contains more Potassium +540.9%
Contains less Sodium -86.5%
Contains more Zinc +1746.5%
Contains more Copper +938.1%
Contains more Manganese +183.6%
Contains more Selenium +58%
Contains more Calcium +56.7%

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.
Yeast
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1506.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2683.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4066.7%
Contains more Folate +5471.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%
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 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +6252.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1506.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2389.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2683.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4066.7%
Contains more Folate +5471.4%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +414.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +325%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +708.8%
Contains more Other +269.3%
Contains more Fats +83.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Water +409.3%
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% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +708.8%
Contains more Other +269.3%
Contains more Fats +83.4%
Contains more Carbs +30.1%
Contains more Water +409.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20011.8%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -79.2%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +42.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +20011.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Pound cake
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 Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 40.44g 5g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 41.22g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 325kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0g 33.36g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 0.6g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 2.17mg 1.48mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 8mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 140mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 149mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 377mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.43mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.042mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.11mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 5µg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.173mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.249mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.615mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.485mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.036mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 42µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.041mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.204mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.397mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.198mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.117mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.239mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.249mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.117mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Yeast
Trans Fat 0.192g Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 4.811g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 3.02g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yeast Pound 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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 326mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.81g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake 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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.