Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Dried or dry Bread and Baked Goods
Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry contains 325 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tbsp (12 g) provides about 39 kcal.
Roughly 42% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 41% from protein and 17% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in baked products on FoodFactly, where the median is 365 kcal per 100 g across 522 foods.
100 g provides 916% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 585% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 308% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 325 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 7.6 g | 10% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 51 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 41.2 g | 15% |
| Dietary fiber M | 26.9 g | 96% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 40.4 g | 81% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.3 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.4 µg | 0.3% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 11 mg | 916% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 4 mg | 308% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 40.2 mg | 251% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 13.5 mg | 270% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 1.5 mg | 88% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2,340 µg | 585% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.07 µg | 3% |
| Choline ? | 32 mg | 6% |
| Calcium M | 30 mg | 2% |
| Iron M | 2.2 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium M | 54 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus M | 637 mg | 51% |
| Potassium M | 955 mg | 20% |
| Zinc M | 7.9 mg | 72% |
| Copper M | 0.44 mg | 48% |
| Manganese M | 0.31 mg | 14% |
| Selenium M | 7.9 µg | 14% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 41%
- Carbohydrates 42%
- Fat 17%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein40.4 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber26.9 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat7.6 gbelow the median for baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat1 gbelow the median for baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium51 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water5.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 4.3 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.017 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.54 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 2 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.9 g |
| Leucine M | 2.9 g |
| Lysine M | 3.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.59 g |
| Cystine M | 0.5 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1.8 g |
| Tyrosine M | 1.1 g |
| Valine M | 2.3 g |
| Arginine M | 2 g |
| Histidine M | 0.91 g |
| Alanine M | 2.3 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 4.2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 6.5 g |
| Glycine M | 1.9 g |
| Proline M | 1.7 g |
| Serine M | 2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.017 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.049 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.71 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 2.3 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 Z | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (14)
| Water M | 5.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 5.7 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 1,361 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamin K (Menaquinone-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 2,340 µg |
| Betaine M | 3.4 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Leavening agents
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate Dried or dry | 53 | 0 g | 27.7 g | 0 g |
| Leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, straight phosphate Dried or dry | 51 | 0.1 g | 24.1 g | 0 g |
| Leavening agents, baking powder, low-sodium Dried or dry | 97 | 0.1 g | 46.9 g | 0.4 g |
| Leavening agents, baking soda | 0 | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Leavening agents, cream of tartar | 258 | 0 g | 61.5 g | 0 g |
| Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed | 105 | 8.4 g | 18.1 g | 1.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary's Gone Crackers, Original Crackers, Organic Gluten Free | 446 | 12.1 g | 64.3 g | 15.6 g |
| Crackers, rye, wafers, seasoned | 381 | 9 g | 73.8 g | 9.2 g |
| Crackers, rye, wafers, plain | 334 | 9.6 g | 80.4 g | 0.9 g |
| Bread, reduced-calorie, oat bran, toasted Cooked | 239 | 9.5 g | 49.2 g | 3.8 g |
| Bread, reduced-calorie, wheat | 217 | 13.3 g | 42.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Udi's, Gluten Free, Whole Grain Dinner Rolls | 329 | 11.8 g | 44.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Rolls, gluten-free, whole grain, made with tapioca starch and brown rice flour | 329 | 11.8 g | 44.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Bread, wheat or cracked wheat, reduced calorie and/or high fiber, toasted Cooked | 228 | 9.8 g | 49.4 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in dried or dry leavening agents?
100 g of dried or dry leavening agents has 325 kcal. 1 tbsp (12 g): about 39 kcal. 1 tsp (4 g): about 13 kcal. 1 packet (7.2 g): about 23 kcal.
Is dried or dry leavening agents high in protein?
Dried or dry leavening agents contains 40.4 g of protein per 100 g (81% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.9 g in 1 tbsp (12 g). About 41% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is among the highest quarter (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in dried or dry leavening agents?
Dried or dry leavening agents has 41.2 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 26.9 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in dried or dry leavening agents?
Dried or dry leavening agents contains 7.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does dried or dry leavening agents contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (916% DV), Folate (B9) (585% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (308% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (270% DV) and Niacin (B3) (251% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in dried or dry leavening agents?
100 g contains 51 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 175043. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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