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

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The main differences between baker's yeast and taco shells

  • Baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus; however, taco shells have more manganese.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 179% higher.
  • Taco shells have 14 times less vitamin B2 than baker's yeast. Baker's yeast has 1.13mg of vitamin B2, while taco shells have 0.08mg.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in saturated fat.

Food types used in this article are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Taco shells, baked.

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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%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +160.2%
Contains more IronIron +98.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +31%
Contains more ZincZinc +519.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +44.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +68.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +426.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%

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%
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% 0.33% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +770.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1312.5%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +558.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1037.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~29.9mg

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
6% 22% 63% 6% 2%
Protein: 6.41 g
Fats: 21.79 g
Carbs: 63.49 g
Water: 6.4 g
Other: 1.91 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more WaterWater +978.1%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%
Contains more FatsFats +1046.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250.8%

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
36% 36% 28%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -96.6%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +562.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137275%

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 shells
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Baker's yeast Taco shells DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 69µg 179%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.216mg 139%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 98%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.08mg 81%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.61mg 76%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 1.867mg 65%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 5.495g 37%
Fats 1.9g 21.79g 31%
Saturated fat 0.243g 7.105g 31%
Starch 54.94g 23%
Iron 3.25mg 1.64mg 20%
Calories 105kcal 476kcal 19%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.203mg 17%
Manganese 0.2mg 0.56mg 16%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 6.935g 15%
Carbs 18.1g 63.49g 15%
Phosphorus 336mg 233mg 15%
Sodium 30mg 324mg 13%
Potassium 601mg 231mg 11%
Magnesium 40mg 83mg 10%
Calcium 19mg 100mg 8%
Vitamin K 0µg 8.6µg 7%
Selenium 8.1µg 4.8µg 6%
Fiber 8.1g 6.7g 6%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.69mg 5%
Protein 8.4g 6.41g 4%
Copper 0.148mg 0.113mg 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 56.79g N/A
Sugar 0g 1.5g N/A
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Trans fat 0.172g N/A
Choline 32mg 29.9mg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.04mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.227mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.22mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.837mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.197mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.18mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.29mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.287mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.167mg 0%
Fructose 0.1g 0%
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Baker's yeast Taco shells
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
20%
Taco shells
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
49%
Taco shells

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Taco shells
Taco shells is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.5g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 294mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.862g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 69)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
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. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/nutrients
  2. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/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.