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Nutritional yeast — calories & nutrition

Nutritional yeast has about 380 kcal per 100 g — 50 g protein, 36 g carbs and 4 g fat. Below is the full breakdown per 100 g and per typical serving, plus answers to common questions.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (1 tbsp (8 g))
Calories380 kcal30 kcal
Protein50 g4 g
Carbs36 g2.9 g
Fat4 g0.3 g

Values from the USDA FoodData Central database.

Frequently asked questions

Nutritional yeast: how many calories does it have?

Nutritional yeast contains about 380 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving (1 tbsp (8 g)) is roughly 30 kcal.

Nutritional yeast: how much protein does it have?

Per 100 g, Nutritional yeast provides 50 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 4 g of fat.

Does Nutritional yeast fit a healthy diet?

Yes — like any food, Nutritional yeast fits a healthy, goal-based diet when portioned to your daily calories and macros. Use the figures above to match it to your plan.

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