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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.
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.1%
Contains more Potassium +583%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +1934.7%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.25
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 112% 10% 29% 8% 47% 14% 30% 52% 34%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 6% 122% 29% 144% 54% 4% 272% 50% 27% 45%
Contains more Manganese +96.5%
Contains more Calcium +46.2%
Contains more Magnesium +185.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +409.1%
Contains more Potassium +583%
Contains less Sodium -91.5%
Contains more Zinc +1934.7%
Contains more Copper +64.4%
Contains more Selenium +30.6%
Equal in Iron - 3.25

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.
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Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Folate +869.1%
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% 49% 0% 0% 89% 73% 62% 20% 17% 61% 0% 28%
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 E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +432.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +259.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +275.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1426.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +505.6%
Contains more Folate +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +1280%
Contains more Carbs +252.4%
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +1816.7%
Contains more Other +152.4%
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 Fats +1280%
Contains more Carbs +252.4%
Contains more Protein +56.4%
Contains more Water +1816.7%
Contains more Other +152.4%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208050%
Contains less Saturated Fat -97%
35% 29% 36%
Saturated Fat: 8.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.708 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 8.326 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.004 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +540.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +208050%
Contains less Saturated 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 Opinion
Net carbs 62.48g 10g Shortbread
Protein 5.37g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 26.22g 1.9g Shortbread
Carbs 63.78g 18.1g Shortbread
Calories 514kcal 105kcal Shortbread
Starch 40.47g Shortbread
Fructose 0.3g Shortbread
Sugar 21.65g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1.3g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Calcium 13mg 19mg Baker's yeast
Iron 2.98mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Magnesium 14mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 66mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Potassium 88mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 353mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.49mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Copper 0.09mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Manganese 0.393mg 0.2mg Shortbread
Selenium 6.2µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Shortbread
Vitamin E 2.44mg 0mg Shortbread
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.353mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.314mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 3.275mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.321mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.071mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Folate 81µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 11µg 0µg Shortbread
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.714g Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 8.105g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Shortbread
Omega-3 - DPA 0.002g 0g Shortbread
Monounsaturated Fat 6.708g 1.047g Shortbread
Polyunsaturated fat 8.326g 0.004g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.006g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.253g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.033g Shortbread
Omega-3 - ALA 0.885g Shortbread
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Shortbread
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.005g Shortbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Shortbread 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
33%
Shortbread
162%
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.