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

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A recap on differences between baker's yeast and puff pastry

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber; however, puff pastry is higher in selenium.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily folate needs 183% more than puff pastry.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake, baked.

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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 11% 3% 5.5% 98% 38% 15% 26% 33% 65% 134%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +90%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +869.4%
Contains more IronIron +25%
Contains more CopperCopper +28.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1746.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +460%
Contains less SodiumSodium -88.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +147.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +202.5%

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% 11% 0% 81% 60% 71% 0% 4.4% 0% 41% 41% 3.4%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +482%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +338%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +223.7%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +2163.2%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1327.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +416.1%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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
7% 39% 46% 7%
Protein: 7.4 g
Fats: 38.5 g
Carbs: 45.7 g
Water: 7.4 g
Other: 1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +13.5%
Contains more WaterWater +832.4%
Contains more OtherOther +160%
Contains more FatsFats +1926.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +152.5%

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
15% 24% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 5.502 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 8.828 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 22.228 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -95.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +743.2%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +555600%

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 Puff pastry
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Puff pastry DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 55µg 183%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 22.228g 148%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.323mg 130%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0mg 98%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.54mg 86%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.258mg 67%
Fats 1.9g 38.5g 56%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.8mg 53%
Phosphorus 336mg 60mg 39%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.019mg 32%
Selenium 8.1µg 24.5µg 30%
Fiber 8.1g 1.5g 26%
Saturated fat 0.243g 5.502g 24%
Calories 105kcal 558kcal 23%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 8.828g 19%
Potassium 601mg 62mg 16%
Vitamin K 0µg 16.3µg 14%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.495mg 13%
Sodium 30mg 253mg 10%
Carbs 18.1g 45.7g 9%
Iron 3.25mg 2.6mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 16mg 6%
Choline 32mg 6.2mg 5%
Copper 0.148mg 0.115mg 4%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.55mg 4%
Protein 8.4g 7.4g 2%
Calcium 19mg 10mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 44.2g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.75g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.086mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.198mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.275mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.514mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.144mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.131mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.367mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.312mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.158mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Puff pastry
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
24%
Puff pastry
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
43%
Puff pastry

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Puff pastry
Puff pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 223mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 5.259g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

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. Puff pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172738/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.