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

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Significant differences between baker's yeast and biscuits

  • 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 biscuits.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily folate needs 181% more than biscuits.
  • Biscuits have 18 times less zinc than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of zinc, while biscuits have 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 5.7% 53% 122% 49% 272% 144% 3.9% 26% 44%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 13% 71% 11% 109% 27% 15% 70% 76% 49% 106%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +122.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +396.7%
Contains more IronIron +12.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +80.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +1746.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.9%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1136.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +89%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0.67% 0% 0% 0% 89% 72% 55% 17% 8.1% 10% 0% 46% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1128.6%
Contains more FolateFolate +1186.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +700%
~equal in Vitamin A ~µg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
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 ProteinProtein +20%
Contains more WaterWater +138.8%
Contains more FatsFats +757.9%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +146.4%
Contains more OtherOther +23.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.324 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.163 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +561.9%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium 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 DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 61µg 181%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.356mg 127%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.285mg 92%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.54mg 86%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.31mg 63%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.949mg 58%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.035mg 30%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.163g 28%
Fiber 8.1g 1.5g 26%
Phosphorus 336mg 164mg 25%
Sodium 30mg 580mg 24%
Fats 1.9g 16.3g 22%
Calcium 19mg 235mg 22%
Selenium 8.1µg 19.5µg 21%
Saturated fat 0.243g 4.324g 19%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 6.93g 15%
Potassium 601mg 121mg 14%
Calories 105kcal 353kcal 12%
Carbs 18.1g 44.6g 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.378mg 8%
Copper 0.148mg 0.082mg 7%
Choline 32mg 6%
Magnesium 40mg 18mg 5%
Iron 3.25mg 2.9mg 4%
Protein 8.4g 7g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.08µg 3%
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 43.1g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.18g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.087mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.211mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.273mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.226mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.132mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.347mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.313mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.161mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Biscuit
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs 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
151%
Baker's yeast
23%
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 Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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 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.