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

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How are baker's yeast and danish pastry different?

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber than danish pastry.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 181% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 16 times more vitamin B5 than danish pastry. While baker's yeast contains 4.9mg of vitamin B5, danish pastry contains only 0.304mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less saturated fat.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Danish pastry, cheese 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 11% 11% 8.6% 68% 30% 19% 46% 54% 46% 103%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +166.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +513.3%
Contains more IronIron +80.6%
Contains more CopperCopper +66.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +1324.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +211.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.8%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +84.2%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +75.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +133.3%

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 0.33% 12% 7% 0% 48% 60% 38% 18% 9.2% 25% 17% 45% 11%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +889.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more FolateFolate +1208.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +59.2%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
8% 22% 37% 31%
Protein: 8 g
Fats: 21.9 g
Carbs: 37.2 g
Water: 31.4 g
Other: 1.5 g
Contains more WaterWater +119.7%
Contains more OtherOther +73.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1052.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +105.5%
~equal in Protein ~8g

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
33% 55% 12%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.794 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.575 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.4%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +980.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +64275%

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 Danish pastry
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 Danish pastry DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 60µg 181%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.19mg 141%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.304mg 92%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.7mg 84%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.26mg 67%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2mg 64%
Phosphorus 336mg 108mg 33%
Fats 1.9g 21.9g 31%
Saturated fat 0.243g 6.794g 30%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.04mg 30%
Fiber 8.1g 1g 28%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 11.313g 26%
Selenium 8.1µg 18.9µg 20%
Iron 3.25mg 1.8mg 18%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 2.575g 17%
Sodium 30mg 417mg 17%
Potassium 601mg 98mg 15%
Calories 105kcal 374kcal 13%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.2µg 8%
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg 8%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.351mg 7%
Copper 0.148mg 0.089mg 7%
Carbs 18.1g 37.2g 6%
Magnesium 40mg 15mg 6%
Vitamin K 0µg 6.9µg 6%
Vitamin A 0µg 35µg 4%
Calcium 19mg 35mg 2%
Choline 32mg 20.1mg 2%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg 2%
Protein 8.4g 8g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 36.2g N/A
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU 0%
Sugar 0g 6.95g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.089mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.293mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.371mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.644mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.43mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.174mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.402mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.412mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.205mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Danish pastry
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
22%
Danish pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
40%
Danish pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Danish pastry
Danish pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.95g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 387mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.551g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Danish pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172754/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.