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

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Significant differences between Baker's yeast and Shortcake

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Shortcake is richer in Calcium.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 183% more than Shortcake.
  • Shortcake has 21 times less Zinc than Baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while Shortcake has 0.48mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less Sodium.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cake, shortcake, biscuit-type, prepared from recipe.

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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% 62% 9.4% 95% 25% 13% 61% 66% 43% 93%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +467%
Contains more IronIron +28%
Contains more CopperCopper +94.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1977.1%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +135%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +978.9%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +109.9%

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 0.67% 4.3% 0% 0% 78% 63% 48% 15% 6.9% 8.8% 0% 40% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +504.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +378%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +1381.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
~equal in Vitamin E ~mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg
~equal in Vitamin K ~µg

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
6% 14% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 6.1 g
Fats: 14.2 g
Carbs: 48.5 g
Water: 28.4 g
Other: 2.8 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +37.7%
Contains more WaterWater +143%
Contains more FatsFats +647.4%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +168%
~equal in Other ~2.8g

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
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.632 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +477.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +90700%

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 Shortcake
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Glycemic Index Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Shortcake Opinion
Calories 105kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Protein 8.4g 6.1g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 14.2g Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg Shortcake
Net carbs 10g 48.5g Shortcake
Carbs 18.1g 48.5g Shortcake
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 205mg Shortcake
Potassium 601mg 106mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.54mg Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.076mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.48mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 143mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 506mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 8.1µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.311mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.272mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 2.573mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.248mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.03mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.07µg Shortcake
Folate 785µg 53µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 3.772g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 6.045g Shortcake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.632g Shortcake
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.076mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.184mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.238mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.449mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.197mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.115mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.302mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.273mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.14mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Shortcake
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
20%
Shortcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
48%
Shortcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shortcake
Shortcake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Shortcake
Shortcake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.529g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
Which food is richer in minerals?
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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. Shortcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174941/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.