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Yeast vs. Puff pastry — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yeast and Puff pastry?

  • Puff pastry has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Yeast.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 889% higher.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked types in this comparison.

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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 Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +961.7%
Contains more Potassium +1440.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Zinc +1370.4%
Contains more Copper +279.1%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +210.1%
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 3% 98% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 39% 65% 134%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +961.7%
Contains more Potassium +1440.3%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Zinc +1370.4%
Contains more Copper +279.1%
Contains more Iron +19.8%
Contains more Manganese +58.7%
Contains more Selenium +210.1%

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 +3302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1450.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +957.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7794.7%
Contains more Folate +4154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3975%
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 1% 11% 0% 0% 81% 60% 72% 0% 5% 42% 0% 41%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3302.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1450.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +957.9%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7794.7%
Contains more Folate +4154.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3975%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +446.5%
Contains more Other +465%
Contains more Fats +405.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +45.7%
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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more Protein +446.5%
Contains more Other +465%
Contains more Fats +405.9%
Contains more Carbs +10.9%
Contains more Water +45.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130652.9%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
15% 24% 61%
Saturated Fat: 5.502 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 22.228 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +104.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +130652.9%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Puff pastry Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 44.2g Puff pastry
Protein 40.44g 7.4g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 38.5g Puff pastry
Carbs 41.22g 45.7g Puff pastry
Calories 325kcal 558kcal Puff pastry
Sugar 0g 0.75g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 1.5g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 10mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 2.6mg Puff pastry
Magnesium 54mg 16mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 60mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 62mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 253mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.54mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.115mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.495mg Puff pastry
Selenium 7.9µg 24.5µg Puff pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Puff pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg Puff pastry
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.323mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.258mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 3.8mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.019mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 55µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 16.3µg Puff pastry
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.086mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.198mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.275mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.514mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.144mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.131mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.367mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.312mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.158mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 5.502g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 8.828g Puff pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 22.228g Puff pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Puff pastry
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
26%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 202mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.501g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry 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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.