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

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

  • White cake has less folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B5, zinc, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, phosphorus, vitamin B6, fiber, and iron than baker's yeast.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 189% higher.

We used Cake, white, prepared from recipe with coconut frosting 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 8.6% 27% 8.7% 44% 22% 9% 30% 37% 36% 58%
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 +373.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +38.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +32.1%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +233.3%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +507.1%
Contains more IronIron +180.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +120.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +2921.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +380%
Contains less SodiumSodium -89.4%

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 0.33% 2.5% 2.4% 6% 32% 44% 20% 10% 6.7% 7.5% 10% 23% 3.3%
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 AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +500%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +1368.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +497.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1057.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2834.1%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +1382.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +2432.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +433.3%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0.1mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
4% 10% 63% 21%
Protein: 4.4 g
Fats: 10.3 g
Carbs: 63.2 g
Water: 20.7 g
Other: 1.4 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 +442.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +249.2%
Contains more ProteinProtein +90.9%
Contains more WaterWater +233.3%
Contains more OtherOther +85.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
40% 38% 22%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.897 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.692 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 2.162 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 +252.6%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +53950%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -93.8%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
White cake 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 White cake Baker's yeast Opinion
Calories 356kcal 105kcal White cake
Protein 4.4g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 10.3g 1.9g White cake
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.1mg
Net carbs 62.2g 10g White cake
Carbs 63.2g 18.1g White cake
Cholesterol 1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin D 8IU 0IU White cake
Magnesium 12mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 90mg 19mg White cake
Potassium 99mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Iron 1.16mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 57.39g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.067mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 0.33mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 70mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 284mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 42IU 0IU White cake
Vitamin A 12µg 0µg White cake
Vitamin E 0.12mg 0mg White cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg White cake
Manganese 0.277mg 0.2mg White cake
Selenium 10.7µg 8.1µg White cake
Vitamin B1 0.128mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.189mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 1.063mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.167mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.029mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.06µg 0.01µg White cake
Vitamin K 4.1µg 0µg White cake
Folate 31µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Choline 6mg 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 3.897g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 3.692g 1.047g White cake
Polyunsaturated fat 2.162g 0.004g White cake
Tryptophan 0.054mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.157mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.199mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.338mg 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.204mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.107mg 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.228mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.229mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.099mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
White cake 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
13%
White cake
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
28%
White cake
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
White cake
White cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 57.39g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 254mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.654g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. White cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172698/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.