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

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How are Baker's yeast and Tortilla different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in Folate, Vitamin B1, Zinc, Vitamin B2, and Vitamin B3, however, Tortilla is richer in Selenium, Calcium, and Copper.
  • Daily need coverage for Folate from Baker's yeast is 162% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 5 times more Zinc than Tortilla. While Baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of Zinc, Tortilla contains only 1.92mg.
  • Baker's yeast has less Sodium.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat are the varieties used in this article.

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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 61% 73% 23% 99% 89% 52% 148% 67% 0% 202%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +129.4%
Contains more IronIron +23.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +419.3%
Contains less SodiumSodium -94.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +1184.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +79.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +356.8%
~equal in Phosphorus ~346mg

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% 0.3% 18% 0% 206% 67% 91% 0% 72% 0% 11% 104% 11%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +128.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +291%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +153.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +37.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +468.8%
Contains more CholineCholine +60%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

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
10% 10% 46% 30% 4%
Protein: 9.76 g
Fats: 9.76 g
Carbs: 45.89 g
Water: 30.15 g
Other: 4.44 g
Contains more WaterWater +128.9%
Contains more ProteinProtein +16.2%
Contains more FatsFats +413.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +153.5%
Contains more OtherOther +70.8%

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
55% 34% 11%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.878 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.992 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -95%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +192.5%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated 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.
Baker's yeast Tortilla
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 Tortilla Opinion
Calories 105kcal 310kcal Tortilla
Protein 8.4g 9.76g Tortilla
Fats 1.9g 9.76g Tortilla
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 10g 36.09g Tortilla
Carbs 18.1g 45.89g Tortilla
Magnesium 40mg 85mg Tortilla
Calcium 19mg 244mg Tortilla
Potassium 601mg 262mg Baker's yeast
Iron 3.25mg 2.63mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 0g 2.44g Baker's yeast
Fiber 8.1g 9.8g Tortilla
Copper 0.148mg 0.266mg Tortilla
Zinc 9.97mg 1.92mg Baker's yeast
Phosphorus 336mg 346mg Tortilla
Sodium 30mg 512mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 0IU 5IU Tortilla
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg Tortilla
Manganese 0.2mg Baker's yeast
Selenium 8.1µg 37µg Tortilla
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.823mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.289mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 4.858mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.312mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg Tortilla
Folate 785µg 138µg Baker's yeast
Choline 32mg 20mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 0.243g 4.878g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 1.047g 3.062g Tortilla
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.992g Tortilla
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.129mg Tortilla
Threonine 0.435mg 0.312mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.353mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.668mg 0.671mg Tortilla
Lysine 0.69mg 0.37mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.166mg 0.163mg Baker's yeast
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.488mg Tortilla
Valine 0.512mg 0.444mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.217mg 0.255mg Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Baker's yeast Tortilla
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
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
75%
Baker's yeast
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 4.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
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. Tortilla - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174081/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.