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Yeast vs. Fortune cookie — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Yeast and Fortune cookie?

  • Fortune cookie 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 901% higher.
  • Yeast has 115 times more Vitamin B6 than Fortune cookie. Yeast has 1.5mg of Vitamin B6, while Fortune cookie has 0.013mg.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cookies, fortune 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 Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +50.7%
Contains more Magnesium +671.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1720%
Contains more Potassium +2229.3%
Contains more Zinc +4570.6%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
Contains more Manganese +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%
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 4% 54% 5% 15% 4% 5% 5% 20% 25% 16%
Contains more Calcium +150%
Contains more Iron +50.7%
Contains more Magnesium +671.4%
Contains more Phosphorus +1720%
Contains more Potassium +2229.3%
Contains more Zinc +4570.6%
Contains more Copper +626.7%
Contains more Manganese +64.2%
Contains more Selenium +172.4%
Contains less Sodium -39.2%

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
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2084.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11438.5%
Contains more Folate +3445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%
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 1% 1% 0% 0% 46% 30% 35% 18% 3% 50% 2% 3%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5938.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2976.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2084.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +4445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +11438.5%
Contains more Folate +3445.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +175%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +862.9%
Contains more Fats +181.9%
Contains more Other +413.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.8%
Contains more Water +57.5%
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
4% 3% 84% 8%
Protein: 4.2 g
Fats: 2.7 g
Carbs: 84 g
Water: 8 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more Protein +862.9%
Contains more Fats +181.9%
Contains more Other +413.6%
Contains more Carbs +103.8%
Contains more Water +57.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2641.2%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
27% 54% 19%
Saturated Fat: 0.669 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1.345 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.466 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +220.4%
Contains less Saturated Fat -33.2%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2641.2%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Fortune cookie Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 82.4g Fortune cookie
Protein 40.44g 4.2g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 2.7g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 84g Fortune cookie
Calories 325kcal 378kcal Fortune cookie
Sugar 0g 45.42g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 1.6g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 12mg Yeast
Iron 2.17mg 1.44mg Yeast
Magnesium 54mg 7mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 35mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 41mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 31mg Fortune cookie
Zinc 7.94mg 0.17mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.06mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.19mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 2.9µg Yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 3IU Fortune cookie
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 1µg Fortune cookie
Vitamin E 0mg 0.03mg Fortune cookie
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.182mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.13mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.84mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.297mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.013mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 66µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.1µg Fortune cookie
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.061mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.123mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.165mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.295mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.157mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.076mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.203mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.192mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.088mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 2mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.669g Fortune cookie
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Fortune cookie
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 1.345g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.466g Fortune cookie

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Fortune cookie
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%
Fortune cookie
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
15%
Fortune cookie

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 45.42g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 77)
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 contains less Sodium?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie contains less Sodium (difference - 20mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.332g)
Which food is cheaper?
Fortune cookie
Fortune cookie 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. Fortune cookie - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172722/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.