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

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The main differences between taco shells and baker's yeast

  • Taco shells have more manganese; however, baker's yeast has more folate, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, zinc, vitamin B3, iron, vitamin B6, and phosphorus.
  • Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 179% higher.
  • Baker's yeast has 29 times less Saturated Fat than taco shells. Taco shells have 7.105g of Saturated Fat, while baker's yeast has 0.243g.
  • Baker's yeast is lower in saturated Fat.

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

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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 59% 30% 20% 62% 38% 44% 100% 42% 73% 26%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +107.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +426.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +180%
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%

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% 1% 14% 0% 54% 18% 35% 0% 47% 0% 22% 52% 16%
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%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
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 B6Vitamin B6 +111.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1037.7%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~32mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
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
8% 2% 18% 69% 3%
Protein: 8.4 g
Fats: 1.9 g
Carbs: 18.1 g
Water: 69 g
Other: 2.6 g
Contains more FatsFats +1046.8%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +250.8%
Contains more ProteinProtein +31%
Contains more WaterWater +978.1%
Contains more OtherOther +36.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
36% 36% 28%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 7.105 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 6.935 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.495 g
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.243 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 1.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.004 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +562.4%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +137275%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -96.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Taco shells Baker's yeast
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 Taco shells Baker's yeast Opinion
Calories 476kcal 105kcal Taco shells
Protein 6.41g 8.4g Baker's yeast
Fats 21.79g 1.9g Taco shells
Vitamin C 0mg 0.1mg Baker's yeast
Net carbs 56.79g 10g Taco shells
Carbs 63.49g 18.1g Taco shells
Magnesium 83mg 40mg Taco shells
Calcium 100mg 19mg Taco shells
Potassium 231mg 601mg Baker's yeast
Iron 1.64mg 3.25mg Baker's yeast
Sugar 1.5g 0g Baker's yeast
Fiber 6.7g 8.1g Baker's yeast
Copper 0.113mg 0.148mg Baker's yeast
Zinc 1.61mg 9.97mg Baker's yeast
Starch 54.94g Taco shells
Phosphorus 233mg 336mg Baker's yeast
Sodium 324mg 30mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin A 17IU 0IU Taco shells
Vitamin A 1µg 0µg Taco shells
Vitamin E 0.69mg 0mg Taco shells
Manganese 0.56mg 0.2mg Taco shells
Selenium 4.8µg 8.1µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B1 0.216mg 1.88mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B2 0.08mg 1.13mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B3 1.867mg 12.3mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B5 4.9mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B6 0.203mg 0.43mg Baker's yeast
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.01µg Baker's yeast
Vitamin K 8.6µg 0µg Taco shells
Folate 69µg 785µg Baker's yeast
Trans Fat 0.172g Baker's yeast
Choline 29.9mg 32mg Baker's yeast
Saturated Fat 7.105g 0.243g Baker's yeast
Monounsaturated Fat 6.935g 1.047g Taco shells
Polyunsaturated fat 5.495g 0.004g Taco shells
Tryptophan 0.04mg 0.106mg Baker's yeast
Threonine 0.227mg 0.435mg Baker's yeast
Isoleucine 0.22mg 0.476mg Baker's yeast
Leucine 0.837mg 0.668mg Taco shells
Lysine 0.197mg 0.69mg Baker's yeast
Methionine 0.18mg 0.166mg Taco shells
Phenylalanine 0.29mg 0.407mg Baker's yeast
Valine 0.287mg 0.512mg Baker's yeast
Histidine 0.167mg 0.217mg Baker's yeast
Fructose 0.1g Taco shells
Omega-3 - ALA 0.27g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.014g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.005g Taco shells
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 5.097g Taco shells

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Taco shells Baker's yeast
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
20%
Taco shells
151%
Baker's yeast
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
49%
Taco shells
75%
Baker's yeast

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. Taco shells - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172800/nutrients
  2. Baker's yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175042/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.