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Baker's yeast vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Baker's yeast and Biscuit

  • The amount of Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus in Baker's yeast is higher than in Biscuit.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 181% more than Biscuit.
  • Biscuit has 18 times less Zinc than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while Biscuit has 0.54mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.9%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +1746.3%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Calcium +1136.8%
Contains more Manganese +89%
Contains more Selenium +140.7%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.9%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +1746.3%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Contains more Calcium +1136.8%
Contains more Manganese +89%
Contains more Selenium +140.7%

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
9
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1128.6%
Contains more Folate +1186.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Baker's 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% 470% 261% 231% 295% 100% 589% 2% 0%
Biscuit
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1128.6%
Contains more Folate +1186.9%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
2
:
3
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +138.8%
Contains more Fats +757.9%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Baker's yeast
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +138.8%
Contains more Fats +757.9%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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2
Biscuit
Biscuit
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103975%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103975%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 10g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 8.4g 7g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 18.1g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 105kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.5g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 3.25mg 2.9mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 18mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 164mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 121mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 580mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.54mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.082mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 8.1µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.356mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.31mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.949mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.285mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.035mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 61µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.087mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.211mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.273mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.514mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.226mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.132mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.347mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.313mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.161mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 4.324g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Biscuit
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
162%
Baker's yeast
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.