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

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The main differences between Baker's yeast and Pound cake

  • Pound cake contains less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus than Baker's yeast.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 186% higher.
  • Pound cake has 23 times less Zinc than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while Pound cake has 0.43mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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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
9
:
1
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Iron +119.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +303.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +2218.6%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +62%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Pound cake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +119.6%
Contains more Magnesium +400%
Contains more Phosphorus +140%
Contains more Potassium +303.4%
Contains less Sodium -92%
Contains more Zinc +2218.6%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +81.8%
Contains more Selenium +62%
Contains more Calcium +147.4%

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
:
5
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +661.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +910.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1094.4%
Contains more Folate +1769%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
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%
Pound cake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +986.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +353.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +661.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +910.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1094.4%
Contains more Folate +1769%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Water +166.7%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Contains more Fats +634.7%
Contains more Carbs +196.4%
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
Pound cake
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +68%
Contains more Water +166.7%
Contains more Other +69.9%
Contains more Fats +634.7%
Contains more Carbs +196.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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2
Pound cake
Pound cake
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85375%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Pound cake
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +188.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +85375%

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 Pound cake
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 Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 10g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 8.4g 5g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 18.1g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 105kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0g 33.36g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 0.6g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 3.25mg 1.48mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 8mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 140mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 149mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 377mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.042mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.11mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 5µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.173mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.249mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.615mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.485mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.036mg Baker's yeast
Folate 785µg 42µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.041mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.204mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.397mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.198mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.117mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.239mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.249mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.117mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.192g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 4.811g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 3.02g Pound cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Pound cake
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
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Pound cake
Pound cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.36g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 347mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.568g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
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. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/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.