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

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Summary of differences between Croissant and Baker's yeast

  • Croissant has more Selenium, however, Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast covers your daily need of Folate 174% more than Croissant.
  • Croissant has 48 times more Saturated Fat than Baker's yeast. While Croissant has 11.659g of Saturated Fat, Baker's yeast has only 0.243g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Croissants, butter 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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 11% 10% 76% 27% 20% 45% 61% 43% 124%
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%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +94.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +65%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +180.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +150%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +409.3%
Contains more IronIron +60.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +85%
Contains more ZincZinc +1229.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +220%
Contains less SodiumSodium -93.6%

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 0.67% 45% 17% 0% 97% 56% 41% 52% 13% 20% 4.5% 66% 21%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +100%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +1500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +21.3%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +384.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +368.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +462.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +469.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +641.4%
Contains more FolateFolate +792%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 21% 46% 23% 2%
Protein: 8.2 g
Fats: 21 g
Carbs: 45.8 g
Water: 23.2 g
Other: 1.8 g
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 FatsFats +1005.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153%
Contains more WaterWater +197.4%
Contains more OtherOther +44.4%
~equal in Protein ~8.4g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
64% 30% 6%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 11.659 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 5.525 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.094 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +427.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +27250%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Croissant Baker's yeast
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 Croissant Baker's yeast Opinion
Calories 406kcal 105kcal Croissant
Protein 8.2g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 21g 1.9g Croissant
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0.1mg Croissant
Net carbs 43.2g 10g Croissant
Carbs 45.8g 18.1g Croissant
Cholesterol 67mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 16mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 37mg 19mg Croissant
Potassium 118mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Iron 2.03mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 11.26g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 2.6g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.08mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.75mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 105mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 467mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 744IU 0IU Croissant
Vitamin A 206µg 0µg Croissant
Vitamin E 0.84mg 0mg Croissant
Manganese 0.33mg 0.2mg Croissant
Selenium 22.7µg 8.1µg Croissant
Vitamin B1 0.388mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.241mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 2.188mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.861mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.058mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.16µg 0.01µg Croissant
Vitamin K 1.8µg 0µg Croissant
Folate 88µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Choline 38.8mg 32mg Croissant
Saturated Fat 11.659g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 5.525g 1.047g Croissant
Polyunsaturated fat 1.094g 0.004g Croissant
Tryptophan 0.099mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.284mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.365mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.623mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.329mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.175mg 0.166mg Croissant
Phenylalanine 0.416mg 0.407mg Croissant
Valine 0.41mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.187mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.003g 0g Croissant
Omega-3 - DHA 0.002g 0g Croissant

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Croissant Baker's yeast
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
33%
Croissant
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
43%
Croissant
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Croissant
Croissant is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 11.26g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 437mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 11.416g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 56)
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. Croissant - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174987/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.