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

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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).

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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 12% 12% 12% 95% 30% 14% 111% 62% 43% 55%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +135.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +348.5%
Contains more IronIron +28.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1894%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +29.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +66.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +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.
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% 0.84% 40% 0% 98% 69% 55% 23% 12% 7.5% 25% 69% 20%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +382.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +275.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +322.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1199.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +760%
Contains more FolateFolate +753.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +16.6%
~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
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 ProteinProtein +58.2%
Contains more WaterWater +231.4%
Contains more OtherOther +38.3%
Contains more FatsFats +1212.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +160%

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
47% 36% 17%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 8.544 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.915 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +716%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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 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 Doughnuts Opinion
Calories 105kcal 434kcal Doughnuts
Protein 8.4g 5.31g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 24.93g Doughnuts
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 45.36g Doughnuts
Carbs 18.1g 47.06g Doughnuts
Cholesterol 0mg 10mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 17mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 40mg Doughnuts
Potassium 601mg 134mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.53mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 18.15g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.7g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.5mg Baker's yeast
Starch 25.91g Doughnuts
Phosphorus 336mg 260mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 477mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 14IU Doughnuts
Vitamin A 0µg 4µg Doughnuts
Vitamin E 0mg 1.99mg Doughnuts
Manganese 0.2mg 0.333mg Doughnuts
Selenium 8.1µg 10.1µg Doughnuts
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
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg Doughnuts
Vitamin K 0µg 9.8µg Doughnuts
Folate 785µg 92µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 37.3mg Doughnuts
Saturated Fat 0.243g 11.105g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 8.544g Doughnuts
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.915g 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
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - ALA 0.239g Doughnuts
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.017g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Doughnuts
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.573g Doughnuts

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baker's yeast Doughnuts
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
32%
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 Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 10mg)
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 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?
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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. 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.