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Yeast vs. Chocolate cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yeast and Chocolate cake?

  • Chocolate cake has 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 904% higher.
  • Yeast has 87 times more Folate than Chocolate cake. Yeast has 2340µg of Folate, while Chocolate cake has 27µg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cake, chocolate, prepared from recipe without frosting 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 Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +500.9%
Contains more Potassium +582.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +1050.7%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +50.6%
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 18% 61% 23% 46% 13% 42% 19% 69% 37% 65%
Contains more Iron +34.8%
Contains more Magnesium +68.8%
Contains more Phosphorus +500.9%
Contains more Potassium +582.1%
Contains less Sodium -83.8%
Contains more Zinc +1050.7%
Contains more Copper +110.6%
Contains more Manganese +11.4%
Contains more Calcium +100%
Contains more Selenium +50.6%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7694.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1777.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3558.5%
Contains more Folate +8566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%
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 9% 0% 0% 1% 36% 50% 22% 19% 10% 21% 20% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +50%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +7694.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +1777.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +3435.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4340.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3558.5%
Contains more Folate +8566.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +128.6%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +663%
Contains more Other +213.9%
Contains more Fats +98.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Water +380.3%
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
5% 15% 53% 24% 2%
Protein: 5.3 g
Fats: 15.1 g
Carbs: 53.4 g
Water: 24.4 g
Other: 1.8 g
Contains more Protein +663%
Contains more Other +213.9%
Contains more Fats +98.4%
Contains more Carbs +29.5%
Contains more Water +380.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16141.2%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
38% 42% 19%
Saturated Fat: 5.43 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6.039 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.761 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -81.6%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +40.1%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +16141.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Chocolate cake Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 51.8g Chocolate cake
Protein 40.44g 5.3g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 15.1g Chocolate cake
Carbs 41.22g 53.4g Chocolate cake
Calories 325kcal 371kcal Chocolate cake
Fiber 26.9g 1.6g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 60mg Chocolate cake
Iron 2.17mg 1.61mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 32mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 106mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 140mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 315mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.69mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.207mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.28mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 11.9µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin A 0IU 140IU Chocolate cake
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.2mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.141mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.213mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.137mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.304mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.041mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 27µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.16µg Chocolate cake
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.068mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.202mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.24mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.407mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.268mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.116mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.265mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.283mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.12mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 58mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 5.43g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.005g Chocolate cake
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 6.039g Chocolate cake
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.761g Chocolate cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Chocolate cake
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
15%
Chocolate cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
39%
Chocolate cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 264mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 58mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.429g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 41)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Chocolate cake
Chocolate cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)

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. Chocolate cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172697/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.