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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% 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 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
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 DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 81µg 176%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.353mg 127%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.321mg 92%
Zinc 9.97mg 0.49mg 86%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.314mg 63%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 3.275mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 8.326g 55%
Phosphorus 336mg 66mg 39%
Fats 1.9g 26.22g 37%
Saturated fat 0.243g 8.105g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.071mg 28%
Fiber 8.1g 1.3g 27%
Calories 105kcal 514kcal 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 0mg 2.44mg 16%
Carbs 18.1g 63.78g 15%
Potassium 601mg 88mg 15%
Sodium 30mg 353mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 6.708g 14%
Vitamin K 0µg 11µg 9%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.393mg 8%
Magnesium 40mg 14mg 6%
Copper 0.148mg 0.09mg 6%
Protein 8.4g 5.37g 6%
Choline 32mg 0.9mg 6%
Selenium 8.1µg 6.2µg 3%
Iron 3.25mg 2.98mg 3%
Calcium 19mg 13mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 62.48g N/A
Sugar 0g 21.65g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.002g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

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.