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Nutritional Yeast Calories
High protein and B vitamin source, vegan cheese flavor
CALORIES
GI
POTASSIUM
FIBER
Nutritional Yeast Nutrition Facts
Selected: 100 g
350
KCAL / 100G
Carbs
35g
· 36%
Protein
50g
· 52%
Fat
5g
· 12%
Fiber
20g
Nutritional Yeast Vitamins & Minerals
Vitamins
B1
40mg · 3333% DV
B12
40µg · 1667% DV
B2
18mg · 1385% DV
Folate
2400µg · 600% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
1200mg · 171% DV
Zinc
8mg · 73% DV
Magnesium
200mg · 48% DV
Manganese
1mg · 43% DV
Nutritional Yeast Glycemic Index
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
Is Nutritional Yeast Processed?
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
Does Nutritional Yeast Contain Allergens?
No known major allergens
Which Diets Is Nutritional Yeast Good For?
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
Nutritional Yeast Fat Profile
SATURATED
1g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.5g
Omega 6:3 ratio 12.5:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (12.5:1).
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Nutritional Yeast — Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories and how much protein are in nutritional yeast?
Nutritional yeast provides 350 calories and 50 g of protein per 100 g. It also contains 35 g carbs, 5 g fat, and 20 g fiber.
Is nutritional yeast suitable for keto and gluten-free diets?
Based on the provided data, nutritional yeast is compatible with both keto and gluten-free diets. It is also suitable for vegan, vegetarian, paleo, Mediterranean, omnivore, and flexitarian eating patterns.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.