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Yeast vs. Tortilla — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Yeast and Tortilla different?

  • Yeast is higher than Tortilla in Vitamin B1, Folate, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Fiber, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Copper.
  • Yeast covers your daily need of Vitamin B1 885% more than Tortilla.
  • Yeast contains 79 times more Vitamin B5 than Tortilla. Yeast contains 13.5mg of Vitamin B5, while Tortilla contains 0.17mg.

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry and Tortilla, includes plain and from mutton sandwich (Navajo) types were 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.
Yeast
Yeast
7
:
3
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Magnesium +184.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.3%
Contains more Potassium +809.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +2381.3%
Contains more Copper +327.5%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Selenium +110.1%
Yeast
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 9% 82% 39% 273% 85% 7% 217% 146% 41% 44%
Tortilla
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 22% 143% 14% 63% 10% 63% 9% 34% 35% 91%
Contains more Magnesium +184.2%
Contains more Phosphorus +336.3%
Contains more Potassium +809.5%
Contains less Sodium -89.4%
Contains more Zinc +2381.3%
Contains more Copper +327.5%
Contains more Manganese +16.4%
Contains more Calcium +133.3%
Contains more Iron +75.6%
Contains more Selenium +110.1%

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.
Yeast
Yeast
10
:
1
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2870.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +874.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +2287.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4
Yeast
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 1% 2748% 924% 754% 810% 347% 1755% 9% 1%
Tortilla
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 4% 0% 0% 93% 27% 78% 11% 14% 74% 0% 1%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +2870.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +3408.8%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +874.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7841.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +2400%
Contains more Folate +2287.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Equal in Vitamin K - 0.4

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
3
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Protein +455.5%
Contains more Fats +701.1%
Contains more Other +202.1%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Water +686.6%
Yeast
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
Tortilla
7% 50% 40% 2%
Protein: 7.28 g
Fats: 0.95 g
Carbs: 49.94 g
Water: 39.96 g
Other: 1.87 g
Contains more Protein +455.5%
Contains more Fats +701.1%
Contains more Other +202.1%
Contains more Carbs +21.2%
Contains more Water +686.6%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Yeast
Yeast
1
:
2
Tortilla
Tortilla
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2229.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%
Yeast
19% 81%
Saturated Fat: 1.001 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 4.309 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.017 g
Tortilla
34% 21% 45%
Saturated Fat: 0.296 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.185 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.391 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +2229.2%
Contains less Saturated Fat -70.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +2200%

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 Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Yeast Tortilla Opinion
Net carbs 14.32g 47.54g Tortilla
Protein 40.44g 7.28g Yeast
Fats 7.61g 0.95g Yeast
Carbs 41.22g 49.94g Tortilla
Calories 325kcal 237kcal Yeast
Starch 43.02g Tortilla
Sugar 0g 2.75g Yeast
Fiber 26.9g 2.4g Yeast
Calcium 30mg 70mg Tortilla
Iron 2.17mg 3.81mg Tortilla
Magnesium 54mg 19mg Yeast
Phosphorus 637mg 146mg Yeast
Potassium 955mg 105mg Yeast
Sodium 51mg 482mg Yeast
Zinc 7.94mg 0.32mg Yeast
Copper 0.436mg 0.102mg Yeast
Manganese 0.312mg 0.268mg Yeast
Selenium 7.9µg 16.6µg Tortilla
Vitamin E 0mg 0.19mg Tortilla
Vitamin C 0.3mg 0mg Yeast
Vitamin B1 10.99mg 0.37mg Yeast
Vitamin B2 4mg 0.114mg Yeast
Vitamin B3 40.2mg 4.125mg Yeast
Vitamin B5 13.5mg 0.17mg Yeast
Vitamin B6 1.5mg 0.06mg Yeast
Folate 2340µg 98µg Yeast
Vitamin B12 0.07µg Yeast
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0.4µg
Tryptophan 0.54mg 0.06mg Yeast
Threonine 1.99mg 0.182mg Yeast
Isoleucine 1.89mg 0.286mg Yeast
Leucine 2.92mg 0.53mg Yeast
Lysine 3.28mg 0.157mg Yeast
Methionine 0.59mg 0.122mg Yeast
Phenylalanine 1.75mg 0.375mg Yeast
Valine 2.31mg 0.326mg Yeast
Histidine 0.91mg 0.165mg Yeast
Saturated Fat 1.001g 0.296g Tortilla
Monounsaturated Fat 4.309g 0.185g Yeast
Polyunsaturated fat 0.017g 0.391g Tortilla
Omega-3 - ALA 0.019g Tortilla

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Yeast Tortilla
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories 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
612%
Yeast
25%
Tortilla
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Yeast
48%
Tortilla

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Yeast
Yeast is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.75g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Yeast
Yeast contains less Sodium (difference - 431mg)
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 lower in Cholesterol?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Tortilla
Tortilla is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.705g)
Which food is cheaper?
Tortilla
Tortilla is cheaper (difference - $1.8)
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/168041/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.