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

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What are the main differences between baker's yeast and carrot cake?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, and iron, yet carrot cake is richer in calcium.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 180% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 50 times more zinc than carrot cake. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of zinc, while carrot cake has 0.2mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less sodium.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cake, pudding-type, carrot, dry mix 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.
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 5.7% 52% 15% 68% 17% 5.5% 106% 74% 69% 81%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +400%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +255.6%
Contains more IronIron +80.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +196%
Contains more ZincZinc +4885%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +36%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +805.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +164%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +84%

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 4% 32% 0% 0% 66% 39% 41% 18% 18% 5% 0% 50% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +609.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +564.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +457.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1566.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +444.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1071.6%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +300%
~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
5% 10% 79% 4% 2%
Protein: 5.1 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 79.2 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 2.3 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +64.7%
Contains more WaterWater +1816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +13%
Contains more FatsFats +415.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +337.6%

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
16% 44% 40%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.472 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.036 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.702 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -83.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +285.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +92450%

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 Carrot cake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Carrot cake DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 67µg 180%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.265mg 135%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.294mg 92%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.2mg 89%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.17mg 74%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.205mg 63%
Fiber 8.1g 32%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.079mg 27%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.702g 25%
Sodium 30mg 567mg 23%
Carbs 18.1g 79.2g 20%
Iron 3.25mg 1.8mg 18%
Calories 105kcal 415kcal 16%
Calcium 19mg 172mg 15%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.528mg 14%
Phosphorus 336mg 247mg 13%
Potassium 601mg 169mg 13%
Selenium 8.1µg 14.9µg 12%
Fats 1.9g 9.8g 12%
Copper 0.148mg 0.05mg 11%
Vitamin A 0µg 97µg 11%
Magnesium 40mg 8mg 8%
Protein 8.4g 5.1g 7%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 4.036g 7%
Saturated fat 0.243g 1.472g 6%
Choline 32mg 6%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 1.2mg 1%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.04µg 1%
Net carbs 10g 79.2g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.061mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.149mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.186mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.336mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.142mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.083mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.238mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.212mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.109mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Carrot cake
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
21%
Carrot cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
49%
Carrot cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Carrot cake
Carrot cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 537mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 1.229g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 37)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Carrot cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174932/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.