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Yeast vs. Biscuit — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yeast and Biscuit

  • Biscuit contains less Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper than Yeast.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 886% higher.
  • Biscuit contains 47 times less Vitamin B5 than Yeast. Yeast contains 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Biscuit contains 0.285mg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Biscuits, plain or buttermilk, prepared from recipe.

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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.
Yeast
6
:
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.4%
Contains more Potassium +689.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +1370.4%
Contains more Copper +431.7%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +146.8%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 71% 109% 13% 71% 11% 76% 15% 28% 50% 107%
Contains more Magnesium +200%
Contains more Phosphorus +288.4%
Contains more Potassium +689.3%
Contains less Sodium -91.2%
Contains more Zinc +1370.4%
Contains more Copper +431.7%
Contains more Calcium +683.3%
Contains more Iron +33.6%
Contains more Manganese +21.2%
Contains more Selenium +146.8%

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.
Yeast
10
:
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2987.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4185.7%
Contains more Folate +3736.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%
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%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 0% 0% 1% 89% 72% 56% 18% 9% 46% 10% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2987.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1190.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1263.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4636.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +4185.7%
Contains more Folate +3736.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
2
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Contains more Protein +477.7%
Contains more Other +76.6%
Contains more Fats +114.2%
Contains more Water +468.9%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6
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
7% 16% 45% 29% 3%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 16.3 g
Carbs: 44.6 g
Water: 28.9 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more Protein +477.7%
Contains more Other +76.6%
Contains more Fats +114.2%
Contains more Water +468.9%
Equal in Carbs - 44.6

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
1
:
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24388.2%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
28% 45% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.324 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.93 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.163 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -76.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +60.8%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24388.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Biscuit Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 43.1g Biscuit
Protein 40.44g 7g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 16.3g Biscuit
Carbs 41.22g 44.6g Biscuit
Calories 325kcal 353kcal Biscuit
Sugar 0g 2.18g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 1.5g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 235mg Biscuit
Iron 2.17mg 2.9mg Biscuit
Magnesium 54mg 18mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 164mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 121mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 580mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.54mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.082mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.378mg Biscuit
Selenium 7.9µg 19.5µg Biscuit
Vitamin A 0IU 82IU Biscuit
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.356mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.31mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 2.949mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.285mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.035mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 61µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.08µg Biscuit
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.087mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.211mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.273mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.514mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.226mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.132mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.347mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.313mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.161mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 3mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 4.324g Yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 6.93g Biscuit
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.163g Biscuit

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Biscuit
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
612%
Yeast
25%
Biscuit
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
55%
Biscuit

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 529mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 3mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.323g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Biscuit
Biscuit is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/nutrients
  2. Biscuit - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172670/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.