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

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The main differences between Baker's yeast and Yellow cake

  • Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus, however, Yellow cake has more Vitamin E.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 191% higher.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery.

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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 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.4%
Contains more IronIron +60.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2273.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.3%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +11%
~equal in Copper ~0.159mg

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% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2869.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3468.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.9%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%

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
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.8%
Contains more WaterWater +208.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.6%
Contains more FatsFats +834.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205.9%

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
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +589%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118100%

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 Yellow cake
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar 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 Yellow cake Opinion
Calories 105kcal 379kcal Yellow cake
Protein 8.4g 3.16g Baker's yeast
Fats 1.9g 17.75g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 53.86g Yellow cake
Carbs 18.1g 55.36g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 0mg 16mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin D 0IU 6IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 40mg 20mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 19mg 32mg Yellow cake
Potassium 601mg 187mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.03mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 39.22g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 1.5g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.148mg 0.159mg Yellow cake
Zinc 9.97mg 0.42mg Baker's yeast
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 336mg 138mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 30mg 310mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 26IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 0mg 4.5mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.2µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.2mg 0.222mg Yellow cake
Selenium 8.1µg 5.9µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.043mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.093mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 0.8mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 0.165mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 25.1µg Yellow cake
Folate 785µg 22µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 1.313g Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 17.4mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 5.793g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 7.214g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 4.728g Yellow cake
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
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Yellow cake
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
19%
Yellow cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
34%
Yellow cake

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.55g)
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/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.