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

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How are Baker's yeast and Butter cookie different?

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6 than Butter cookie.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 177% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 26 times more Zinc than Butter cookie. While Baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of Zinc, Butter cookie contains only 0.38mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less Saturated Fat.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cookies, butter, commercially prepared, enriched are the varieties used 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.
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 8.6% 8.7% 9.8% 83% 67% 10% 44% 37% 22% 46%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +441.4%
Contains more IronIron +46.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +2523.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +229.4%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +17.6%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +52.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +35.1%
~equal in Selenium ~8.4µg

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% 40% 12% 12% 93% 77% 60% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 57% 3.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +408.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +237.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +285.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +904.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1094.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +932.9%
Contains more CholineCholine +392.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
6% 19% 69% 5%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 18.8 g
Carbs: 68.9 g
Water: 4.6 g
Other: 1.6 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1400%
Contains more OtherOther +62.5%
Contains more FatsFats +889.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +280.7%

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
63% 31% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.051 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.522 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.982 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +427.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +24450%

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 Butter cookie
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 minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Butter cookie Opinion
Calories 105kcal 467kcal Butter cookie
Protein 8.4g 6.1g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 18.8g Butter cookie
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 68.1g Butter cookie
Carbs 18.1g 68.9g Butter cookie
Cholesterol 0mg 117mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin D 0IU 16IU Butter cookie
Magnesium 40mg 12mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 29mg Butter cookie
Potassium 601mg 111mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.22mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 20.24g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 0.8g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.2mg Butter cookie
Zinc 9.97mg 0.38mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 102mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 282mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 673IU Butter cookie
Vitamin A 0µg 165µg Butter cookie
Vitamin E 0mg 0.58mg Butter cookie
Vitamin D 0µg 0.4µg Butter cookie
Manganese 0.2mg 0.17mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 8.4µg Butter cookie
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.37mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.335mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.19mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.488mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.036mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.36µg Butter cookie
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Butter cookie
Folate 785µg 76µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 6.5mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 11.051g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 5.522g Butter cookie
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.982g Butter cookie
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.084mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.215mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.277mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.471mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.308mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.131mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.299mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.315mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.136mg Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.011g Butter cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Butter cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baker's yeast Butter cookie
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
34%
Butter cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
34%
Butter cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Butter cookie
Butter cookie is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 117mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 20.24g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 252mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.808g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 55)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Butter cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174950/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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