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

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What are the main differences between baker's yeast and taco?

  • Baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, iron, and phosphorus, yet taco is richer in vitamin B12.
  • Baker's yeast's daily need coverage for folate is 192% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 38 times more vitamin B1 than taco. Baker's yeast has 1.88mg of vitamin B1, while taco has 0.05mg.
  • Baker's yeast contains less saturated fat.

We used Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Fast foods, taco with beef, cheese and lettuce, hard shell 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.
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%
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 23% 27% 18% 45% 26% 48% 76% 52% 32% 50%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +25%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +187.6%
Contains more IronIron +173.1%
Contains more CopperCopper +92.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +469.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +88.8%
Contains less SodiumSodium -92.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +368.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +24.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +13.6%

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 0.33% 0% 0% 0% 470% 261% 231% 294% 99% 1.3% 0% 589% 17%
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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 1.3% 6.7% 12% 1.5% 13% 14% 31% 0% 21% 116% 38% 14% 17%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +3660%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1783.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +645.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +377.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +4031.6%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +300%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +9200%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Choline ~32mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
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9% 13% 20% 57%
Protein: 8.86 g
Fats: 12.7 g
Carbs: 19.85 g
Water: 57.02 g
Other: 1.57 g
Contains more WaterWater +21%
Contains more OtherOther +65.6%
Contains more FatsFats +568.4%
~equal in Protein ~8.86g
~equal in Carbs ~19.85g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
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37% 37% 26%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 4.384 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.411 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.042 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -94.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +321.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +75950%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Baker's yeast Taco
Lower in price ok
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 Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Taco DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 19µg 192%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.05mg 153%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 98%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.06mg 82%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.75mg 75%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.65mg 67%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0.93µg 38%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.09mg 26%
Iron 3.25mg 1.19mg 26%
Phosphorus 336mg 178mg 23%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 3.042g 20%
Saturated fat 0.243g 4.384g 19%
Fats 1.9g 12.7g 17%
Fiber 8.1g 3.9g 17%
Sodium 30mg 397mg 16%
Vitamin K 0µg 15.3µg 13%
Potassium 601mg 209mg 12%
Cholesterol 0mg 28mg 9%
Copper 0.148mg 0.077mg 8%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 4.411g 8%
Calcium 19mg 89mg 7%
Calories 105kcal 226kcal 6%
Starch 14.78g 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.6mg 4%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.249mg 2%
Selenium 8.1µg 9.2µg 2%
Vitamin A 0µg 20µg 2%
Magnesium 40mg 32mg 2%
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg 1%
Protein 8.4g 8.86g 1%
Vitamin D 0IU 4IU 1%
Carbs 18.1g 19.85g 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0.4mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 15.95g N/A
Sugar 0g 0.9g N/A
Trans fat 0.467g N/A
Choline 32mg 32mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0%
Fructose 0.3g 0%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.005g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 0.166g N/A
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.006g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.002g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.708g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Taco
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
151%
Baker's yeast
22%
Taco
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
40%
Taco

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Taco
Taco is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 28mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.9g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 367mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.141g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 39)
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.
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Taco - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170689/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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