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Yeast vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between yeast and tortillas

  • Yeast has more vitamin B1, folate, vitamin B2, vitamin B3, vitamin B6, fiber, zinc, and phosphorus; however, tortillas are richer in selenium and calcium.
  • Yeast covers your daily vitamin B1 needs 847% more than tortillas.
  • Tortillas have 17 times less folate than yeast. Yeast has 2340µg of folate, while tortillas have 138µg.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Tortillas, ready-to-bake or -fry, whole wheat.

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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.
Yeast
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 39% 9% 84% 81% 145% 217% 273% 6.7% 41% 43%
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 +264.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +63.9%
Contains more ZincZinc +313.5%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.1%
Contains less SodiumSodium -90%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +∞%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +57.4%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +713.3%
Contains more IronIron +21.2%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +368.4%

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.
Yeast
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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 1% 0% 0% 0% 2748% 923% 754% 810% 346% 8.8% 1% 1755% 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 +1235.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +1284.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +727.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +380.8%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1595.7%
Contains more CholineCholine +60%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +1025%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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40% 8% 41% 5% 6%
Protein: 40.44 g
Fats: 7.61 g
Carbs: 41.22 g
Water: 5.08 g
Other: 5.65 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 ProteinProtein +314.3%
Contains more OtherOther +27.3%
Contains more FatsFats +28.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +11.3%
Contains more WaterWater +493.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
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19% 81%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 1.001 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.017 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 -79.5%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +40.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +5735.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Yeast Tortilla
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Tortilla DV% diff.
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.823mg 847%
Folate 2340µg 138µg 551%
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.289mg 285%
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 270%
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 4.858mg 221%
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.312mg 91%
Fiber 26.9g 9.8g 68%
Protein 40.44g 9.76g 61%
Zinc 7.94mg 1.92mg 55%
Selenium 7.9µg 37µg 53%
Phosphorus 637mg 346mg 42%
Calcium 30mg 244mg 21%
Sodium 51mg 512mg 20%
Potassium 955mg 262mg 20%
Copper 0.436mg 0.266mg 19%
Saturated fat 1.001g 4.878g 18%
Manganese 0.312mg 14%
Magnesium 54mg 85mg 7%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.992g 7%
Vitamin E 0mg 0.9mg 6%
Iron 2.17mg 2.63mg 6%
Monounsaturated fat 4.309g 3.062g 3%
Fats 7.61g 9.76g 3%
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0µg 3%
Vitamin K 0.4µg 4.5µg 3%
Choline 32mg 20mg 2%
Carbs 41.22g 45.89g 2%
Calories 325kcal 310kcal 1%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg 0%
Net carbs 14.32g 36.09g N/A
Sugar 0g 2.44g N/A
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.129mg 0%
Threonine 1.99mg 0.312mg 0%
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.353mg 0%
Leucine 2.92mg 0.671mg 0%
Lysine 3.28mg 0.37mg 0%
Methionine 0.59mg 0.163mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.488mg 0%
Valine 2.31mg 0.444mg 0%
Histidine 0.91mg 0.255mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
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
566%
Yeast
45%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
81%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.44g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 461mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 3.877g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in glycemic index (difference - 52)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Yeast
Yeast is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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. Yeast - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175043/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.