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Pastry vs. Yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Pastry and Yeast

  • Pastry has less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, and Zinc.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 883% more.
  • Pastry has 10 times more Saturated Fat than Yeast. Pastry has 9.643g of Saturated Fat, while Yeast has 1.001g.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry.

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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.
Pastry
3
:
7
Yeast
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Manganese +56.4%
Contains more Selenium +206.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +961.7%
Contains more Potassium +1465.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +1398.1%
Contains more Copper +282.5%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 96% 12% 26% 6% 33% 15% 38% 64% 132%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Contains more Iron +18%
Contains more Manganese +56.4%
Contains more Selenium +206.3%
Contains more Calcium +200%
Contains more Magnesium +237.5%
Contains more Phosphorus +961.7%
Contains more Potassium +1465.6%
Contains less Sodium -79.5%
Contains more Zinc +1398.1%
Contains more Copper +282.5%

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.
Pastry
3
:
9
Yeast
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3925%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2661.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1313.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7042.9%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 11% 0% 0% 100% 66% 79% 0% 5% 59% 0% 41%
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% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +3925%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2661.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1313.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +864.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7042.9%
Contains more Folate +2900%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
3
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2
Yeast
Contains more Fats +400.7%
Contains more Water +67.3%
Contains more Protein +454%
Contains more Other +465%
Equal in Carbs - 41.22
7% 38% 45% 9%
Protein: 7.3 g
Fats: 38.1 g
Carbs: 45.1 g
Water: 8.5 g
Other: 1 g
40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 g
Contains more Fats +400.7%
Contains more Water +67.3%
Contains more Protein +454%
Contains more Other +465%
Equal in Carbs - 41.22

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Pastry
2
:
1
Yeast
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28688.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%
27% 60% 14%
Saturated Fat: 9.643 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 21.597 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.894 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +401.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +28688.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -89.6%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pastry Yeast Opinion
Net carbs 43.6g 14.32g Pastry
Protein 7.3g 40.44g Yeast
Fats 38.1g 7.61g Pastry
Carbs 45.1g 41.22g Pastry
Calories 551kcal 325kcal Pastry
Sugar 0.74g 0g Yeast
Fiber 1.5g 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 10mg 30mg Yeast
Iron 2.56mg 2.17mg Pastry
Magnesium 16mg 54mg Yeast
Phosphorus 60mg 637mg Yeast
Potassium 61mg 955mg Yeast
Sodium 249mg 51mg Yeast
Zinc 0.53mg 7.94mg Yeast
Copper 0.114mg 0.436mg Yeast
Manganese 0.488mg 0.312mg Pastry
Selenium 24.2µg 7.9µg Pastry
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Pastry
Vitamin E 0.54mg 0mg Pastry
Vitamin C 0mg 0.3mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 0.398mg 10.99mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 0.283mg 4mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 4.168mg 40.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 0mg 13.5mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 0.021mg 1.5mg Yeast
Folate 78µg 2340µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 16.1µg 0.4µg Pastry
Tryptophan 0.085mg 0.54mg Yeast
Threonine 0.196mg 1.99mg Yeast
Isoleucine 0.272mg 1.89mg Yeast
Leucine 0.508mg 2.92mg Yeast
Lysine 0.142mg 3.28mg Yeast
Methionine 0.129mg 0.59mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 0.362mg 1.75mg Yeast
Valine 0.308mg 2.31mg Yeast
Histidine 0.156mg 0.91mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 9.643g 1.001g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 21.597g 4.309g Pastry
Polyunsaturated fat 4.894g 0.017g Pastry

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pastry 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
30%
Pastry
612%
Yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
42%
Pastry
94%
Yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.74g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 198mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 8.642g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 59)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Pastry
Pastry is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Pastry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172790/nutrients
  2. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.