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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 from 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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
3
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +513.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +1324.3%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +133.3%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Danish pastry
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 68% 11% 47% 9% 55% 20% 30% 46% 104%
Contains more Iron +80.6%
Contains more Magnesium +166.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +211.1%
Contains more Potassium +513.3%
Contains less Sodium -92.8%
Contains more Zinc +1324.3%
Contains more Copper +66.3%
Contains more Calcium +84.2%
Contains more Manganese +75.5%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
6
:
4
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Vitamin B1 +889.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1
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%
Danish pastry
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 8% 7% 0% 1% 48% 60% 38% 19% 10% 45% 25% 18%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +889.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +334.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +515%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1511.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +975%
Contains more Folate +1208.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +1900%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin C - 0.1

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains more Water +119.7%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Fats +1052.6%
Contains more Carbs +105.5%
Equal in Protein - 8
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
Danish pastry
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 Water +119.7%
Contains more Other +73.3%
Contains more Fats +1052.6%
Contains more Carbs +105.5%
Equal in Protein - 8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Danish pastry
Danish pastry
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +980.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +64275%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Danish pastry
33% 55% 12%
Saturated Fat: 6.794 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11.313 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.575 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -96.4%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +980.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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 Opinion
Net carbs 10g 36.2g Danish pastry
Protein 8.4g 8g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 21.9g Danish pastry
Carbs 18.1g 37.2g Danish pastry
Calories 105kcal 374kcal Danish pastry
Sugar 0g 6.95g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 35mg Danish pastry
Iron 3.25mg 1.8mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 15mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 108mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 98mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 417mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.7mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.089mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.351mg Danish pastry
Selenium 8.1µg 18.9µg Danish pastry
Vitamin A 0IU 128IU Danish pastry
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 35µg Danish pastry
Vitamin E 0mg 0.35mg Danish pastry
Vitamin D 0IU 2IU Danish pastry
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.19mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.26mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.304mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.04mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 60µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.2µg Danish pastry
Vitamin K 0µg 6.9µg Danish pastry
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.089mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.293mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.371mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.644mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.174mg Danish pastry
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.402mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.412mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.205mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 23mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 6.794g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Danish pastry
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 11.313g Danish pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 2.575g Danish pastry

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Baker's yeast Danish pastry
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
23%
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 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 Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 23mg)
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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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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. 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.