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Yeast vs. Fruitcake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between yeast and fruitcake

  • Fruitcake has less vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B5, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, phosphorus, zinc, and copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 912% more than fruitcake.
  • Fruitcake contains 117 times less folate than yeast. Yeast contains 2340µg of folate, while fruitcake contains 20µg.

Food varieties used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cake, fruitcake, commercially prepared.

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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
8
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 11% 9.9% 14% 78% 17% 7.4% 22% 13% 29% 11%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +237.5%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +524.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +772%
Contains more ZincZinc +2840.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +1125%
Contains less SodiumSodium -49.5%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +41.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +295%
~equal in Calcium ~33mg
~equal in Iron ~2.07mg

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
8
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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 17%
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 1.7% 2.3% 18% 0% 13% 23% 15% 14% 11% 1.3% 3.8% 15% 4.9%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +21880%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +3940.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +4982.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +5873.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +3160.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +11600%
Contains more CholineCholine +259.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +66.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +275%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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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
3% 9% 62% 25%
Protein: 2.9 g
Fats: 9.1 g
Carbs: 61.6 g
Water: 25.3 g
Other: 1.1 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +1294.5%
Contains more OtherOther +413.6%
Contains more FatsFats +19.6%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +49.4%
Contains more WaterWater +398%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 g
12% 49% 39%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.048 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.323 g
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +19447.1%
~equal in Saturated fat ~1.048g
~equal in Monounsaturated fat ~4.2g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Fruitcake
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 ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Fruitcake DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.05mg 912%
Folate 2340µg 20µg 580%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.099mg 300%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.226mg 265%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 0.791mg 246%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.046mg 112%
Fiber 26.9g 3.7g 93%
Phosphorus 637mg 52mg 84%
Protein 40.44g 2.9g 75%
Zinc 7.94mg 0.27mg 70%
Copper 0.436mg 0.05mg 43%
Potassium 955mg 153mg 24%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 3.323g 22%
Selenium 7.9µg 2µg 11%
Magnesium 54mg 16mg 9%
Carbs 41.22g 61.6g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg 6%
Choline 32mg 8.9mg 4%
Manganese 0.312mg 0.22mg 4%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg 3%
Fats 7.61g 9.1g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 5mg 2%
Sodium 51mg 101mg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 7µg 1%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 1.5µg 1%
Iron 2.17mg 2.07mg 1%
Calories 325kcal 324kcal 0%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.5mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 57.9g N/A
Calcium 30mg 33mg 0%
Sugar 0g 27.42g N/A
Saturated fat 1.001g 1.048g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 4.2g 0%
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.042mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.102mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.121mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0.206mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0.121mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.059mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.14mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.144mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.071mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Fruitcake
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
566%
Yeast
9%
Fruitcake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
21%
Fruitcake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 27.42g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.047g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
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 cheaper?
Fruitcake
Fruitcake 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. Fruitcake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174939/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.