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Yeast vs. Gingerbread — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Yeast and Gingerbread

  • Yeast has more Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper, while Gingerbread has more Manganese.
  • Yeast's daily need coverage for Vitamin B1 is 900% higher.
  • Gingerbread contains 71 times less Folate than Yeast. Yeast contains 2340µg of Folate, while Gingerbread contains 33µg.

The food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Cake, gingerbread, 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.
Contains more Phosphorus +1079.6%
Contains more Potassium +117.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +1935.9%
Contains more Copper +123.6%
Contains more Calcium +136.7%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +118.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.3%
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 22% 108% 50% 24% 39% 43% 11% 65% 90% 89%
Contains more Phosphorus +1079.6%
Contains more Potassium +117.5%
Contains less Sodium -84.4%
Contains more Zinc +1935.9%
Contains more Copper +123.6%
Contains more Calcium +136.7%
Contains more Iron +32.7%
Contains more Magnesium +29.6%
Contains more Manganese +118.9%
Contains more Selenium +106.3%

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
11
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Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2369.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2213%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.5%
Contains more Folate +6990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
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 3% 0% 0% 1% 48% 38% 33% 23% 44% 25% 8% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +200%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +5684.2%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +2369.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2213%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +3500%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +689.5%
Contains more Folate +6990.9%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +16.7%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +936.9%
Contains more Other +126%
Contains more Fats +115.5%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +451.2%
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% 16% 49% 28% 3%
Protein: 3.9 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 49.2 g
Water: 28 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more Protein +936.9%
Contains more Other +126%
Contains more Fats +115.5%
Contains more Carbs +19.4%
Contains more Water +451.2%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24700%
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
27% 46% 27%
Saturated Fat: 4.122 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7.124 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 4.216 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -75.7%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +65.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +24700%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Gingerbread
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 Gingerbread Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 49.2g Gingerbread
Protein 40.44g 3.9g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 16.4g Gingerbread
Carbs 41.22g 49.2g Gingerbread
Calories 325kcal 356kcal Gingerbread
Fiber 26.9g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 71mg Gingerbread
Iron 2.17mg 2.88mg Gingerbread
Magnesium 54mg 70mg Gingerbread
Phosphorus 637mg 54mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 439mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 327mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.39mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.195mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.683mg Gingerbread
Selenium 7.9µg 16.3µg Gingerbread
Vitamin A 0IU 48IU Gingerbread
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 14µg Gingerbread
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0.1mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.19mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.162mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 1.738mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.375mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.19mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 33µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.06µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg Yeast
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.047mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.124mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.151mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.279mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.131mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.08mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.195mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.173mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.087mg Yeast
Cholesterol 0mg 32mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 4.122g Yeast
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.003g Gingerbread
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 7.124g Gingerbread
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 4.216g Gingerbread

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Gingerbread
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
18%
Gingerbread
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
54%
Gingerbread

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 276mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.121g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 86)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is lower in Sugar (difference - 0g)
Which food is cheaper?
Gingerbread
Gingerbread 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. Gingerbread - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172702/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.