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

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Significant differences between Baker's yeast and Gingerbread

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6, however, Gingerbread is richer in Manganese.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 188% more than Gingerbread.
  • Gingerbread has 26 times less Zinc than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while Gingerbread has 0.39mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cake, gingerbread, prepared from recipe.

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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 50% 21% 39% 108% 65% 11% 23% 43% 89% 89%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +36.9%
Contains more IronIron +12.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +2456.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +522.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +75%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +273.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +31.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +241.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +101.2%

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% 2.9% 0% 0% 48% 37% 33% 23% 44% 7.5% 0% 25% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +889.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +597.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +607.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1206.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +126.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +2278.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
4% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +115.4%
Contains more WaterWater +146.4%
Contains more FatsFats +763.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +171.8%
~equal in Other ~2.5g

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
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.216 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -94.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +580.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +105300%

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 Gingerbread
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Gingerbread Opinion
Calories 105kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Protein 8.4g 3.9g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 16.4g Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 10g 49.2g Gingerbread
Carbs 18.1g 49.2g Gingerbread
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 70mg Gingerbread
Calcium 19mg 71mg Gingerbread
Potassium 601mg 439mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.88mg Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.195mg Gingerbread
Zinc 9.97mg 0.39mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 54mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 327mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 8.1µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.19mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.162mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.738mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.375mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.19mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg Gingerbread
Folate 785µg 33µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 4.122g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.216g Gingerbread
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.047mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.124mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.151mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.279mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.131mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.08mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.195mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.173mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.087mg Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Gingerbread
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
17%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 297mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.879g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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.

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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.