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

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The main differences between Baker's yeast and Fruitcake

  • Fruitcake contains less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Iron than Baker's yeast.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 191% higher.
  • Fruitcake has 38 times less Vitamin B1 than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 1.88mg of Vitamin B1, while Fruitcake has 0.05mg.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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.
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +546.2%
Contains more Potassium +292.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Zinc +3592.6%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Selenium +305%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.22
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 78% 12% 23% 14% 14% 8% 17% 29% 11%
Contains more Iron +57%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +546.2%
Contains more Potassium +292.8%
Contains less Sodium -70.3%
Contains more Zinc +3592.6%
Contains more Copper +196%
Contains more Selenium +305%
Contains more Calcium +73.7%
Equal in Manganese - 0.22

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.
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +3660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1041.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1455%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2068.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.8%
Contains more Folate +3825%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 19% 0% 2% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 15% 2% 4%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +3660%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1041.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1455%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +2068.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +834.8%
Contains more Folate +3825%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +400%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Equal in Vitamin B12 - 0.01

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +189.7%
Contains more Water +172.7%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Contains more Fats +378.9%
Contains more Carbs +240.3%
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +189.7%
Contains more Water +172.7%
Contains more Other +136.4%
Contains more Fats +378.9%
Contains more Carbs +240.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82975%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated Fat: 1.048 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.323 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.8%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +301.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +82975%

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 Fruitcake
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 ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Fruitcake Opinion
Net carbs 10g 57.9g Fruitcake
Protein 8.4g 2.9g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 9.1g Fruitcake
Carbs 18.1g 61.6g Fruitcake
Calories 105kcal 324kcal Fruitcake
Sugar 0g 27.42g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 3.7g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 33mg Fruitcake
Iron 3.25mg 2.07mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 52mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 153mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 101mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.27mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.05mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.22mg Fruitcake
Selenium 8.1µg 2µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 22IU Fruitcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 7µg Fruitcake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg Fruitcake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.5mg Fruitcake
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.05mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.099mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.791mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.226mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.046mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 20µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.01µg
Vitamin K 0µg 1.5µg Fruitcake
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.042mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.102mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.121mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.206mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.121mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.059mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.14mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.144mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.071mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 1.048g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fruitcake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 4.2g Fruitcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.323g Fruitcake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Fruitcake
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
10%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 71mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.805g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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