Tortilla vs. Baker's yeast — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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How are tortillas and baker's yeast different?
- Tortillas are higher in selenium, calcium, and copper; however, baker's yeast is richer in folate, vitamin B1, zinc, vitamin B2, and vitamin B3.
- Daily need coverage for folate for baker's yeast is 162% higher.
- Tortillas contain 20 times more saturated fat than baker's yeast. While tortillas contain 4.878g of saturated fat, baker's yeast contains only 0.243g.
Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat and Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed 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.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +112.5% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +1184.2% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +79.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +356.8% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +129.4% |
| Contains more IronIron | +23.6% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +419.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -94.1% |
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.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| 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 B6Vitamin B6 | +37.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +468.8% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +60% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
9.76 g
Fats:
9.76 g
Carbs:
45.89 g
Water:
30.15 g
Other:
4.44 g
Protein:
8.4 g
Fats:
1.9 g
Carbs:
18.1 g
Water:
69 g
Other:
2.6 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +16.2% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +413.7% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +153.5% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +70.8% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +128.9% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
4.878 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.062 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.992 g
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 | +192.5% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +24700% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -95% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Folate | 138µg | 785µg | 162% |
| Vitamin B5 | 4.9mg | 98% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.823mg | 1.88mg | 88% |
| Zinc | 1.92mg | 9.97mg | 73% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.289mg | 1.13mg | 65% |
| Selenium | 37µg | 8.1µg | 53% |
| Vitamin B3 | 4.858mg | 12.3mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 244mg | 19mg | 23% |
| Saturated fat | 4.878g | 0.243g | 21% |
| Sodium | 512mg | 30mg | 21% |
| Copper | 0.266mg | 0.148mg | 13% |
| Fats | 9.76g | 1.9g | 12% |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 40mg | 11% |
| Calories | 310kcal | 105kcal | 10% |
| Potassium | 262mg | 601mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.2mg | 9% | |
| Carbs | 45.89g | 18.1g | 9% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.312mg | 0.43mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.63mg | 3.25mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 9.8g | 8.1g | 7% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.992g | 0.004g | 7% |
| Vitamin E | 0.9mg | 0mg | 6% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.062g | 1.047g | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 4.5µg | 0µg | 4% |
| Protein | 9.76g | 8.4g | 3% |
| Choline | 20mg | 32mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 346mg | 336mg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Net carbs | 36.09g | 10g | N/A |
| Sugar | 2.44g | 0g | N/A |
| Vitamin B12 | 0µg | 0.01µg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.129mg | 0.106mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.312mg | 0.435mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.353mg | 0.476mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.671mg | 0.668mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.37mg | 0.69mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.163mg | 0.166mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.488mg | 0.407mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.444mg | 0.512mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.255mg | 0.217mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
45%
151%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
81%
75%
Comparison summary
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Baker's yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Baker's yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 482mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Baker's yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 4.635g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Baker's yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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.