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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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
9
:
1
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.1%
Contains more Potassium +583%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +1934.7%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.98
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Shortbread
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.1%
Contains more Potassium +583%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +1934.7%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Equal in Iron - 2.98

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
8
:
3
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Folate +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
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%
Shortbread
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Folate +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
3
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +1816.7%
Contains more Other +152.4%
Contains more Fats +1280%
Contains more Carbs +252.4%
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
Shortbread
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 Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +1816.7%
Contains more Other +152.4%
Contains more Fats +1280%
Contains more Carbs +252.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
1
:
2
Shortbread
Shortbread
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208050%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Shortbread
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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
Net carbs 10g 62.48g Shortbread
Protein 8.4g 5.37g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 26.22g Shortbread
Carbs 18.1g 63.78g Shortbread
Calories 105kcal 514kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 0g 21.65g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.3g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 13mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.98mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 14mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 66mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 88mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 353mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.49mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.393mg Shortbread
Selenium 8.1µg 6.2µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 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
Folate 785µg 81µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 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
Trans Fat 0.714g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 8.105g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 6.708g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 8.326g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Shortbread
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
33%
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.