How much does a cake or fresh yeast weigh?

Fresh yeast, also known as compressed yeast or cake yeast, has a water content of around 70%, making it softer and moist in texture. It typically comes in packages of 0.6 ounces (17 grams) each. This amount of fresh yeast may seem small relative to a bag of active dry yeast. However, keep in mind that fresh yeast provides approximately three times the yeast cells or microorganisms compared to the same weight of active dry yeast.