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

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Significant differences between Biscuit and Baker's yeast

  • The amount of Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, and Phosphorus in Baker's yeast is higher than in Biscuit.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily Folate needs 181% more than Biscuit.
  • Baker's yeast has 19 times less Sodium than Biscuit. Biscuit has 580mg of Sodium, while Baker's yeast has 30mg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed.

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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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
7
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Calcium +1136.8%
Contains more Manganese +89%
Contains more Selenium +140.7%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.9%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +1746.3%
Contains more Copper +80.5%
Biscuit
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Baker's yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Calcium +1136.8%
Contains more Manganese +89%
Contains more Selenium +140.7%
Contains more Iron +12.1%
Contains more Magnesium +122.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +104.9%
Contains more Potassium +396.7%
Contains less Sodium -94.8%
Contains more Zinc +1746.3%
Contains more Copper +80.5%

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.
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
9
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1128.6%
Contains more Folate +1186.9%
Biscuit
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% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +700%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +428.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +264.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +317.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1619.3%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +1128.6%
Contains more Folate +1186.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
3
:
2
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Fats +757.9%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +138.8%
Biscuit
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
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
Contains more Fats +757.9%
Contains more Carbs +146.4%
Contains more Other +23.1%
Contains more Protein +20%
Contains more Water +138.8%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Biscuit
Biscuit
2
:
1
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103975%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%
Biscuit
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Baker's yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +561.9%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103975%
Contains less Saturated Fat -94.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Biscuit Baker's yeast
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Biscuit Baker's yeast Opinion
Net carbs 43.1g 10g Biscuit
Protein 7g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 16.3g 1.9g Biscuit
Carbs 44.6g 18.1g Biscuit
Calories 353kcal 105kcal Biscuit
Sugar 2.18g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1.5g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 235mg 19mg Biscuit
Iron 2.9mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 18mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 164mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 121mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 580mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.54mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.082mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.378mg 0.2mg Biscuit
Selenium 19.5µg 8.1µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 82IU 0IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Biscuit
Vitamin B1 0.356mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.31mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 2.949mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.285mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.035mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 61µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.08µg 0.01µg Biscuit
Tryptophan 0.087mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.211mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.273mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.514mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.226mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.132mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.347mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.313mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.161mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Cholesterol 3mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 4.324g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.93g 1.047g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 4.163g 0.004g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Biscuit Baker's yeast
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
25%
Biscuit
162%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
55%
Biscuit
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 550mg)
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 - 4.081g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
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. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/nutrients
  2. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.