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

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What are the main differences between Baker's yeast and Shortbread?

  • Shortbread has less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, and Fiber than Baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 176% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 20 times more Zinc than Shortbread. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while Shortbread has 0.49mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain types in this comparison.

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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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +583%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1934.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.6%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +96.5%
~equal in Iron ~2.98mg

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% 0.06% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +869.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +3455.6%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~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% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%
Contains more FatsFats +1280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.4%

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
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +540.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208050%

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 Shortbread
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 Shortbread Opinion
Calories 105kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Protein 8.4g 5.37g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 26.22g Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 62.48g Shortbread
Carbs 18.1g 63.78g Shortbread
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 13mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 88mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.98mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 21.65g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.3g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.49mg Baker's yeast
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Phosphorus 336mg 66mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 353mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Manganese 0.2mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 8.1µg 6.2µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.353mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.314mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.275mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.321mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.071mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg Shortbread
Folate 785µg 81µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.714g Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 0.9mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 8.105g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 8.326g Shortbread
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
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Shortbread
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
30%
Shortbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
34%
Shortbread

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 7.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.