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Yellow cake vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Yellow cake and Baker's yeast

  • Yellow cake has more Vitamin E, however, Baker's yeast has more Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Zinc, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, and Phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 191% higher.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Cake, yellow, commercially prepared, with chocolate frosting, in-store bakery and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed.

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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.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 9.6% 17% 76% 53% 11% 59% 40% 29% 32%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 29% 5.7% 53% 122% 49% 272% 144% 3.9% 26% 44%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +68.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +221.4%
Contains more IronIron +60.1%
Contains more ZincZinc +2273.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +143.5%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +37.3%
~equal in Copper ~0.148mg
~equal in Manganese ~0.2mg

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.
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 0% 1.6% 90% 6% 11% 21% 15% 9.9% 0% 0% 63% 17% 9.5%
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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +4272.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1115.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1437.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +2869.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +3468.2%
Contains more CholineCholine +83.9%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
3% 18% 55% 22%
Protein: 3.16 g
Fats: 17.75 g
Carbs: 55.36 g
Water: 22.38 g
Other: 1.35 g
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +834.2%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +205.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +165.8%
Contains more WaterWater +208.3%
Contains more OtherOther +92.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
33% 41% 27%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 5.793 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 7.214 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 4.728 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +589%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118100%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95.8%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yellow cake Baker's yeast Opinion
Calories 379kcal 105kcal Yellow cake
Protein 3.16g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 17.75g 1.9g Yellow cake
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 53.86g 10g Yellow cake
Carbs 55.36g 18.1g Yellow cake
Cholesterol 16mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin D 6IU 0IU Yellow cake
Magnesium 20mg 40mg Baker's yeast
Calcium 32mg 19mg Yellow cake
Potassium 187mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Iron 2.03mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 39.22g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 1.5g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.159mg 0.148mg Yellow cake
Zinc 0.42mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Starch 8.55g Yellow cake
Phosphorus 138mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 310mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 26IU 0IU Yellow cake
Vitamin A 7µg 0µg Yellow cake
Vitamin E 4.5mg 0mg Yellow cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0µg Yellow cake
Manganese 0.222mg 0.2mg Yellow cake
Selenium 5.9µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.043mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.093mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 0.8mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 0.165mg 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 25.1µg 0µg Yellow cake
Folate 22µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 1.313g Baker's yeast
Choline 17.4mg 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 5.793g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 7.214g 1.047g Yellow cake
Polyunsaturated fat 4.728g 0.004g Yellow cake
Tryptophan 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg Baker's yeast
Lysine 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Fructose 0.62g Yellow cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.474g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.026g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Yellow cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 3.999g Yellow cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Yellow cake Baker's yeast
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet Equal

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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
19%
Yellow cake
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Yellow cake
75%
Baker's yeast

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Yellow cake
Yellow cake is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 16mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 39.22g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 280mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 5.55g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
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The foods have equal glycemic indexes ()
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. Yellow cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174944/nutrients
  2. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.