Calories in Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed
Generic food Bread and Baked Goods
Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed contains 105 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cake, 0.6 oz (17 g) provides about 18 kcal.
Roughly 59% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 27% from protein and 14% 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 196% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9), 157% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 98% of the Daily Value for Pantothenic acid (B5).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 105 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 1.9 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium ? | 30 mg | 1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.1 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber ? | 8.1 g | 29% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein ? | 8.4 g | 17% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0.1 mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 1.9 mg | 157% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 1.1 mg | 87% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 12.3 mg | 77% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 4.9 mg | 98% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.43 mg | 25% |
| Folate (B9) C | 785 µg | 196% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.01 µg | 0.4% |
| Choline I | 32 mg | 6% |
| Calcium ? | 19 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 3.3 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium ? | 40 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus ? | 336 mg | 27% |
| Potassium ? | 601 mg | 13% |
| Zinc ? | 10 mg | 91% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese ? | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium M | 8.1 µg | 15% |
% 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 27%
- Carbohydrates 59%
- Fat 14%
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
- Protein8.4 gabove the median for baked products (median 6.7 g)
- Fiber8.1 gin the top quarter of baked products (median 2.4 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 9.5 g)
- Fat1.9 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 11 g)
- Saturated fat0.24 gin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 2.6 g)
- Sodium30 mgin the lowest quarter of baked products (median 433 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.004 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.44 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.48 g |
| Leucine ? | 0.67 g |
| Lysine ? | 0.69 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.17 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.11 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.41 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.35 g |
| Valine ? | 0.51 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.46 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.22 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.55 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 0.85 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 1.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.41 g |
| Proline ? | 0.36 g |
| Serine ? | 0.41 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) ? | 0.004 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0.012 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.17 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.49 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.56 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 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 (11)
| Water ? | 69 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash ? | 1.8 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 439 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 785 µg |
| 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, active dry Dried or dry | 325 | 40.4 g | 41.2 g | 7.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injera, Ethiopian bread | 93 | 2.6 g | 19.4 g | 0.68 g |
| Bread, wheat, sprouted | 188 | 13.2 g | 33.9 g | 0 g |
| Bread, sprouted wheat | 188 | 13.2 g | 33.9 g | 0 g |
| Potato only from Puerto Rican mixed dishes, gravy and other components reported separately | 85 | 1.7 g | 19.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Cornbread stuffing | 179 | 2.9 g | 21.9 g | 8.8 g |
| Potato, NFS | 126 | 1.9 g | 20.4 g | 4.3 g |
| Bread, reduced-calorie, rye | 203 | 9.1 g | 40.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Turnover or lean pocket | 208 | 10.6 g | 24.4 g | 7.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in leavening agents?
100 g of leavening agents has 105 kcal. 1 cake, 0.6 oz (17 g): about 18 kcal.
How much protein is in leavening agents?
Leavening agents contains 8.4 g of protein per 100 g (17% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 cake, 0.6 oz (17 g). About 27% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other baked products, that is above the median (median 6.7 g).
How many carbs are in leavening agents?
Leavening agents has 18.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 8.1 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in leavening agents?
Leavening agents contains 1.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.24 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does leavening agents contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Folate (B9) (196% DV), Thiamin (B1) (157% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (98% DV), zinc (91% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (87% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in leavening agents?
100 g contains 30 mg of sodium, 1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does leavening agents have the same nutrition not specified and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed has 105 kcal, while leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate has 53 kcal. Processing changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
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 175042. 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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