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Yeast vs. Cookie dough — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the differences between Yeast and Cookie dough?

  • Yeast is richer than Cookie dough in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 896% more.
  • Yeast has 67 times more Folate than Cookie dough. While Yeast has 2340µg of Folate, Cookie dough has only 35µg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cookies, oatmeal, refrigerated dough types in this article.

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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
Yeast
7
:
3
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +549.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +1140.6%
Contains more Copper +296.4%
Contains more Manganese +145.2%
Contains more Selenium +15.2%
Equal in Calcium - 31
Equal in Iron - 2.14
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Cookie dough
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 10% 81% 20% 45% 13% 39% 18% 37% 100% 50%
Contains more Magnesium +92.9%
Contains more Phosphorus +512.5%
Contains more Potassium +549.7%
Contains less Sodium -82.7%
Contains more Zinc +1140.6%
Contains more Copper +296.4%
Contains more Manganese +145.2%
Contains more Selenium +15.2%
Equal in Calcium - 31
Equal in Iron - 2.14

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
Yeast
11
:
1
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2055.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3529%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3558.5%
Contains more Folate +6585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Yeast
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%
Cookie dough
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% 0% 59% 35% 35% 23% 10% 27% 5% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +4596.6%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2602.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2055.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3529%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +3558.5%
Contains more Folate +6585.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +75%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
2
:
3
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains more Protein +648.9%
Contains more Other +334.6%
Contains more Fats +148.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Water +201.2%
Yeast
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
Cookie dough
5% 19% 59% 15%
Protein: 5.4 g
Fats: 18.9 g
Carbs: 59.1 g
Water: 15.3 g
Other: 1.3 g
Contains more Protein +648.9%
Contains more Other +334.6%
Contains more Fats +148.4%
Contains more Carbs +43.4%
Contains more Water +201.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
2
Cookie dough
Cookie dough
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15147.1%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Cookie dough
27% 59% 15%
Saturated Fat: 4.751 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 10.531 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2.592 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -78.9%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +144.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +15147.1%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Cookie dough Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 56.6g Cookie dough
Protein 40.44g 5.4g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 18.9g Cookie dough
Carbs 41.22g 59.1g Cookie dough
Calories 325kcal 424kcal Cookie dough
Fiber 26.9g 2.5g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 31mg Cookie dough
Iron 2.17mg 2.14mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 28mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 104mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 147mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 294mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.64mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.11mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.765mg Cookie dough
Selenium 7.9µg 9.1µg Cookie dough
Vitamin A 0IU 70IU Cookie dough
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 4µg Cookie dough
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.234mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.148mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.865mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.372mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.041mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 35µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.04µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.088mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.177mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.227mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.414mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.257mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.122mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.278mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.291mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.125mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 24mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 4.751g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Cookie dough
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 10.531g Cookie dough
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 2.592g Cookie dough

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Cookie dough
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
16%
Cookie dough
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
41%
Cookie dough

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 243mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.75g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 54)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Cookie dough
Cookie dough 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. Cookie dough - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174961/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.