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

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

  • Shortbread has less folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, and fiber than baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 176% higher.
  • Shortbread has 33 times more saturated fat than baker's yeast. Shortbread has 8.105g of saturated fat, while baker's yeast has 0.243g.

We used Cookies, shortbread, commercially prepared, plain 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 10% 3.9% 7.8% 112% 30% 13% 28% 46% 51% 34%
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 ManganeseManganese +96.5%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +185.7%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +46.2%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +583%
Contains more CopperCopper +64.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +1934.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +409.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -91.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +30.6%
~equal in Iron ~3.25mg

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% 49% 0% 88% 72% 61% 19% 16% 0% 28% 61% 0.49%
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 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +259.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +1426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +869.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +3455.6%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 26% 64% 4%
Protein: 5.37 g
Fats: 26.22 g
Carbs: 63.78 g
Water: 3.6 g
Other: 1.03 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 +1280%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +252.4%
Contains more ProteinProtein +56.4%
Contains more WaterWater +1816.7%
Contains more OtherOther +152.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
35% 29% 36%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 8.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 8.326 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 +540.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +208050%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -97%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Shortbread Baker's yeast DV% diff.
Folate 81µg 785µg 176%
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 1.88mg 127%
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 4.9mg 92%
Zinc 0.49mg 9.97mg 86%
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 1.13mg 63%
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 12.3mg 56%
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.004g 55%
Phosphorus 66mg 336mg 39%
Fats 26.22g 1.9g 37%
Saturated fat 8.105g 0.243g 36%
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.43mg 28%
Fiber 1.3g 8.1g 27%
Calories 514kcal 105kcal 20%
Starch 40.47g 17%
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg 16%
Carbs 63.78g 18.1g 15%
Potassium 88mg 601mg 15%
Sodium 353mg 30mg 14%
Monounsaturated fat 6.708g 1.047g 14%
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg 9%
Manganese 0.393mg 0.2mg 8%
Magnesium 14mg 40mg 6%
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg 6%
Protein 5.37g 8.4g 6%
Choline 0.9mg 32mg 6%
Selenium 6.2µg 8.1µg 3%
Iron 2.98mg 3.25mg 3%
Calcium 13mg 19mg 1%
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg 0%
Net carbs 62.48g 10g N/A
Sugar 21.65g 0g N/A
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg 0%
Trans fat 0.714g N/A
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
30%
Shortbread
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Shortbread
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Shortbread
Shortbread is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 21.65g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 323mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 7.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 64)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in minerals
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)

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. Shortbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174967/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.