Foodstruct Nutrition Search | Diet Analysis | Food Comparison | Glycemic Index Chart | Insulin Index Chart | Blog | Subscribe | Sign Up
  1. Home
  2. Foods
  3. Baked Products
  4. Baker's yeast
  5. Compare
  6. Baker's yeast vs. Doughnuts

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

Compare

Important differences between Baker's yeast and Doughnuts

  • Doughnuts have less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Fiber.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 173% more.
  • Baker's yeast has 20 times more Zinc than Doughnuts. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while Doughnuts have 0.5mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in Sodium.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Doughnuts, cake-type, plain (includes unsugared, old-fashioned).

Infographic

Baker's yeast vs Doughnuts infographic
Infographic link

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
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Iron +28.5%
Contains more Magnesium +135.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +348.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +1894%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Calcium +110.5%
Contains more Manganese +66.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Doughnuts
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 95% 13% 112% 12% 63% 14% 30% 44% 56%
Contains more Iron +28.5%
Contains more Magnesium +135.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +29.2%
Contains more Potassium +348.5%
Contains less Sodium -93.7%
Contains more Zinc +1894%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Calcium +110.5%
Contains more Manganese +66.5%
Contains more Selenium +24.7%

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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
4
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +760%
Contains more Folate +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
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%
Doughnuts
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 40% 0% 0% 98% 70% 55% 23% 12% 69% 8% 25%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +760%
Contains more Folate +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Water +231.4%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Fats +1212.1%
Contains more Carbs +160%
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
Doughnuts
5% 25% 47% 21% 2%
Protein: 5.31 g
Fats: 24.93 g
Carbs: 47.06 g
Water: 20.82 g
Other: 1.88 g
Contains more Protein +58.2%
Contains more Water +231.4%
Contains more Other +38.3%
Contains more Fats +1212.1%
Contains more Carbs +160%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Doughnuts
Doughnuts
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97775%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Doughnuts
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.915 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +716%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +97775%

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 Doughnuts
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 Doughnuts Opinion
Net carbs 10g 45.36g Doughnuts
Protein 8.4g 5.31g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 24.93g Doughnuts
Carbs 18.1g 47.06g Doughnuts
Calories 105kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Sugar 0g 18.15g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.7g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 40mg Doughnuts
Iron 3.25mg 2.53mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 17mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 260mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 134mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 477mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.5mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 8.1µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.39mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.301mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.91mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.377mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.05mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 92µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 0µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 11.105g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.915g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Doughnuts
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

People also compare

Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast vs Yeast
Yeast
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast vs Chocolate chip cookie
Chocolate chip cookie
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast vs Pita
Pita
Doughnuts
Doughnuts vs Melba toast
Melba toast
Doughnuts
Doughnuts vs Cheese crackers
Cheese crackers
Doughnuts
Doughnuts vs Ladyfingers
Ladyfingers

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
33%
Doughnuts
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
45%
Doughnuts

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Doughnuts
Doughnuts is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 18.15g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 447mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 10.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 75)
Which food is richer in minerals?
?
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?
?
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. Doughnuts - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174990/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.