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

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How are baker's yeast and tortillas different?

  • Baker's yeast is higher in folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3; however, tortillas are richer in selenium, calcium, and copper.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 162% higher.
  • Baker's yeast contains 5 times more zinc than tortillas. While baker's yeast contains 9.97mg of zinc, tortillas contain 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% 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 EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~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 DV% diff.
Folate 785µg 138µg 162%
Vitamin B5 4.9mg 98%
Vitamin B1 1.88mg 0.823mg 88%
Zinc 9.97mg 1.92mg 73%
Vitamin B2 1.13mg 0.289mg 65%
Selenium 8.1µg 37µg 53%
Vitamin B3 12.3mg 4.858mg 47%
Calcium 19mg 244mg 23%
Saturated fat 0.243g 4.878g 21%
Sodium 30mg 512mg 21%
Copper 0.148mg 0.266mg 13%
Fats 1.9g 9.76g 12%
Magnesium 40mg 85mg 11%
Calories 105kcal 310kcal 10%
Potassium 601mg 262mg 10%
Manganese 0.2mg 9%
Carbs 18.1g 45.89g 9%
Vitamin B6 0.43mg 0.312mg 9%
Iron 3.25mg 2.63mg 8%
Fiber 8.1g 9.8g 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.004g 0.992g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 1.047g 3.062g 5%
Vitamin K 0µg 4.5µg 4%
Protein 8.4g 9.76g 3%
Choline 32mg 20mg 2%
Phosphorus 336mg 346mg 1%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 10g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.44g N/A
Vitamin B12 0.01µg 0µg 0%
Tryptophan 0.106mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 0.435mg 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.476mg 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 0.668mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 0.69mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.166mg 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.407mg 0.488mg 0%
Valine 0.512mg 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.217mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
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.