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

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

  • White cake has less Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Iron than Baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for Folate is 189% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 30 times more Zinc than White cake. Baker's yeast has 9.97mg of Zinc, while White cake has 0.33mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +507.1%
Contains more IronIron +180.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2921.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +373.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%

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 0.33% 2.5% 2.4% 6% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +497.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2834.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1382.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2432.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +433.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg

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
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.9%
Contains more WaterWater +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +85.7%
Contains more FatsFats +442.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249.2%

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
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +252.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53950%

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast White cake Opinion
Calories 105kcal 356kcal White cake
Protein 8.4g 4.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 10.3g White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 10g 62.2g White cake
Carbs 18.1g 63.2g White cake
Cholesterol 0mg 1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin D 0IU 8IU White cake
Magnesium 40mg 12mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 90mg White cake
Potassium 601mg 99mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 1.16mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 57.39g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.067mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 9.97mg 0.33mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 70mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 284mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 42IU White cake
Vitamin A 0µg 12µg White cake
Vitamin E 0mg 0.12mg White cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg White cake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.277mg White cake
Selenium 8.1µg 10.7µg White cake
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.128mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.189mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.063mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.167mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.029mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.06µg White cake
Vitamin K 0µg 4.1µg White cake
Folate 785µg 31µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 6mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 3.897g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 3.692g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 2.162g White cake
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.054mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg 0.157mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.199mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.338mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg 0.204mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.107mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.228mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg 0.229mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.099mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast White cake
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
13%
White cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
28%
White cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White cake
White cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.