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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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
7
:
3
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +135%
Contains more Potassium +467%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +1977.1%
Contains more Copper +94.7%
Contains more Calcium +978.9%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +109.9%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Shortcake
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 62% 96% 12% 62% 10% 66% 14% 26% 44% 93%
Contains more Iron +28%
Contains more Magnesium +150%
Contains more Phosphorus +135%
Contains more Potassium +467%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +1977.1%
Contains more Copper +94.7%
Contains more Calcium +978.9%
Contains more Manganese +65%
Contains more Selenium +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.
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
9
:
3
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Vitamin B1 +504.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +1381.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
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%
Shortcake
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 78% 63% 49% 15% 7% 40% 9% 0%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +504.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +315.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +378%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1875.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1333.3%
Contains more Folate +1381.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
2
:
3
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains more Protein +37.7%
Contains more Water +143%
Contains more Fats +647.4%
Contains more Carbs +168%
Equal in Other - 2.8
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
Shortcake
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 Protein +37.7%
Contains more Water +143%
Contains more Fats +647.4%
Contains more Carbs +168%
Equal in Other - 2.8

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
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2
Shortcake
Shortcake
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +90700%
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Shortcake
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 3.772 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.045 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.632 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -93.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +477.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated 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 Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol 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
Net carbs 10g 48.5g Shortcake
Protein 8.4g 6.1g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 14.2g Shortcake
Carbs 18.1g 48.5g Shortcake
Calories 105kcal 346kcal Shortcake
Fiber 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 205mg Shortcake
Iron 3.25mg 2.54mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 40mg 16mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 143mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 601mg 106mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 506mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.48mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.076mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.2mg 0.33mg Shortcake
Selenium 8.1µg 17µg Shortcake
Vitamin A 0IU 72IU Shortcake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 18µg Shortcake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.2mg 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
Folate 785µg 53µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.07µg 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
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg 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

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Shortcake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
162%
Baker's yeast
22%
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 contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 476mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
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.