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High-protein, B-vitamin-rich umami seasoning with spirulina
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (shredded) of Nutritional yeast with spirulina (5 g) has 18 calories. That works out to 360 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.4 g of carbs, 2.4 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat and 1 g of fiber. Its 0.5 mg of B1 covers 42% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 35 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (shredded) · 5 g
18
KCAL / 5G
Carbs
1.4g
· 1% DV
Protein
2.4g
· 5% DV
Fat
0.3g
· 0% DV
Fiber
1g
· 4% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 31% · Protein 54% · Fat 15%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 18 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.04 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 6 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.4 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 1 g | 4% |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (shredded) | 5 g | 18 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (shredded) | 3 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 8 g | 29 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 10 g | 36 kcal |
| 0.25 cup (quarter) | 15 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 15 g | 54 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 25 g | 90 kcal |
| ½ cup (half) | 30 g | 108 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 360 kcal |
Calculated from 360 calories per 100 g.
Nutritional yeast with spirulina is a savory seasoning made by combining nutritional yeast with spirulina. Its umami flavor works well sprinkled over pasta, vegetables, popcorn, and soups, or stirred into sauces.
Nutritional yeast with spirulina tastes savory and somewhat cheese-like, with an earthy, mildly seaweed-like note from the spirulina. Start with a small sprinkle if you want to keep that herbal flavor subtle.
Nutritional yeast with spirulina can be sprinkled over freshly popped popcorn for a savory, cheese-like coating. Add it while the popcorn is still warm so it clings better; a little oil can help it stick.
Yes, nutritional yeast with spirulina can add a Parmesan-like savory flavor to pasta, salads, and roasted vegetables. It does not have Parmesan’s texture or melt like cheese, so use it as a topping rather than a direct texture substitute.
You can cook nutritional yeast with spirulina, but adding it near the end or at the table preserves its distinct savory and herbal flavor. Stir it into sauces or sprinkle it over a finished dish.
No, nutritional yeast with spirulina is not a bread-rising yeast. It is used as a seasoning, so it cannot replace active baker’s yeast in bread, pizza dough, or other recipes that need fermentation.
No, nutritional yeast with spirulina is not usually fishy; its flavor is savory, earthy, and mildly herbal. If the seaweed-like note stands out, use less or mix it into a strongly flavored sauce or soup.
A typical serving of nutritional yeast with spirulina is about one level tablespoon, or 5 grams. Sprinkle it over food or mix it into a recipe, adjusting the amount to suit its savory flavor.
Store nutritional yeast with spirulina in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dry place. Keep moisture and steam out of the package, since they can cause clumping and affect the seasoning’s quality.
No, nutritional yeast with spirulina is not the same as spirulina powder. It combines spirulina with savory nutritional yeast, while pure spirulina powder has a stronger algae-like flavor and is not the same cheese-like seasoning.
Vitamins
B1
0.5mg · 42% DV
B12
0.4µg · 17% DV
B2
0.2mg · 15% DV
B3
1.75mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Phosphorus
45mg · 6% DV
Copper
0.03mg · 3% DV
Potassium ⭐
90mg · 3% DV
Manganese
0.06mg · 3% DV
Sodium
6mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 18 calories in 1 tablespoon (shredded) (5 g):
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Nutritional yeast with spirulina combines inactive nutritional yeast, usually sold as flakes or powder, with spirulina. It is a savoury seasoning rather than the kind of yeast used to make dough rise, and is popular in plant-based cooking for its useful, concentrated flavour.
Its taste is often described as nutty and cheese-like, with an earthy note from the spirulina. Sprinkle it over pasta, soups, salads, roasted vegetables or popcorn; in Turkey, it can also add a savoury finish to eggs and toast. It is protein- and B-vitamin-rich, with an umami character that helps season a dish without relying only on salt. Start with a small pinch if you are new to its distinctive flavour.
Very high
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
High
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
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.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
— Not suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.04g
MONOUNSATURATED
0.03g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.11g
Omega 6:3 ratio 10:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (10:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.