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

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What are the main differences between gingersnaps and baker's yeast?

  • Gingersnaps are richer in manganese and iron, yet baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, and vitamin B6.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 175% higher.
  • Gingersnaps have 8 times more manganese than baker's yeast. Gingersnaps have 1.555mg of manganese, while baker's yeast has 0.2mg.

We used Cookies, gingersnaps and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed 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 35% 23% 31% 240% 102% 15% 36% 65% 203% 28%
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 MagnesiumMagnesium +22.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +305.3%
Contains more IronIron +96.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +106.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +677.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +73.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +1712.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +304.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +58.8%

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% 0% 19% 0% 50% 68% 61% 23% 23% 0% 6.3% 65% 4.8%
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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +840%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +285.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +280.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1189.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +338.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +802.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +263.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
6% 10% 77% 5% 2%
Protein: 5.6 g
Fats: 9.8 g
Carbs: 76.9 g
Water: 5.3 g
Other: 2.4 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 +415.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +324.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +50%
Contains more WaterWater +1201.9%
~equal in Other ~2.6g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 58% 15%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 2.451 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 5.365 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.372 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 +412.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +34200%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -90.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gingersnaps Baker's yeast DV% diff.
Folate 87µg 785µg 175%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg 1.88mg 140%
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 4.9mg 90%
Zinc 0.55mg 9.97mg 86%
Vitamin B2 0.293mg 1.13mg 64%
Manganese 1.555mg 0.2mg 59%
Vitamin B3 3.235mg 12.3mg 57%
Iron 6.4mg 3.25mg 39%
Phosphorus 83mg 336mg 36%
Vitamin B6 0.098mg 0.43mg 26%
Fiber 2.2g 8.1g 24%
Carbs 76.9g 18.1g 20%
Sodium 501mg 30mg 20%
Copper 0.305mg 0.148mg 17%
Calories 416kcal 105kcal 16%
Fats 9.8g 1.9g 12%
Monounsaturated fat 5.365g 1.047g 11%
Saturated fat 2.451g 0.243g 10%
Polyunsaturated fat 1.372g 0.004g 9%
Potassium 346mg 601mg 8%
Calcium 77mg 19mg 6%
Protein 5.6g 8.4g 6%
Vitamin E 0.97mg 0mg 6%
Selenium 5.1µg 8.1µg 5%
Choline 8.8mg 32mg 4%
Magnesium 49mg 40mg 2%
Vitamin K 2.5µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 74.7g 10g N/A
Sugar 19.92g 0g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.08mg 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.155mg 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.212mg 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.38mg 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.195mg 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.094mg 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.263mg 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.248mg 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.114mg 0.217mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Gingersnaps Baker's yeast
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
25%
Gingersnaps
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
78%
Gingersnaps
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Gingersnaps
Gingersnaps is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 19.92g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 471mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.208g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Gingersnaps - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174956/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.