Lievito di birra

Packaged product Other Foods Cameo

Lievito di birra contains 327 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 56% of its calories come from protein, with 30% from carbohydrates and 14% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for other foods on FoodFactly (328 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 947% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 171% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 113% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Lievito di birra by Cameo, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
327kcal per 100 g
39.6 gprotein
21.4 gcarbohydrates
4.4 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 327 kcal
Total fat L 4.4 g 6%
Saturated fat L 0.69 g 3%
Cholesterol L 0.34 mg 0.1%
Sodium L 138 mg 6%
Total carbohydrates L 21.4 g 8%
Dietary fiber L 22.1 g 79%
Total sugars L 2.5 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 39.6 g 79%
Vitamin A L 10.3 µg1%
Vitamin C L 0.25 mg0.3%
Vitamin D L 0.13 µg0.6%
Vitamin E L 0.096 mg0.6%
Thiamin (B1) L 11.4 mg947%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.98 mg75%
Niacin (B3) L 18.1 mg113%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 5 mg101%
Vitamin B6 L 0.86 mg51%
Folate (B9) L 683 µg171%
Vitamin B12 L 0.33 µg14%
Calcium L 127 mg10%
Iron L 4 mg22%
Magnesium L 147 mg35%
Phosphorus L 1,078 mg86%
Potassium L 1,666 mg35%
Zinc L 8.2 mg75%
Copper L 0.38 mg42%
Manganese L 0.87 mg38%
Selenium L 9.8 µg18%
Iodine L 9.8 µg7%
Chloride L 246 mg11%

% 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: 56%Carbohydrates: 30%Fat: 14%327kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 56%
  • Carbohydrates 30%
  • 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

Thiamin (B1)947%Folate (B9)171%Niacin (B3)113%Pantothenic acid (B5)101%Phosphorus86%Riboflavin (B2)75%Zinc75%Vitamin B651%Copper42%Manganese38%

Nutritional insights

  • Sugars2.5 gabove the median for other foods (median 1 g)
  • Fat4.4 gabove the median for other foods (median 3.8 g)
  • Saturated fat0.69 gbelow the median for other foods (median 0.7 g)
  • Sodium138 mgabove the median for other foods (median 88.9 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal12.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water4.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat L2.1 g
Polyunsaturated fat L0.01 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L3.6 g
Individual fatty acids (4)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) L0.01 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) L0.01 g
ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) L0.001 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) L0.009 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L2.5 µg
Other components (2)
Water L4.9 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Cameo
Barcode
8003000362705
Quantity
21 g (3 x 7 g)
Category
Yeast
NOVA group
4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

dehydrated yeast, emulsifier: sorbitan monostearate,

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: Yeast

Similar products

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Trocken-Hefe Back Family 327 39.6 g 21.4 g 4.4 g
Yeast Allinson's 327 39.6 g 21.4 g 4.4 g
Droždí lahůdkové Country Life 327 49 g 9 g 5 g
Levure de biere en paillettes sans gluten Dietaroma 327 49 g 9 g 5 g
Fast Action Dried Yeast 8 Sachets Sainsbury's 329 45.7 g 18.6 g 3.4 g
Superlevure Gayelord Hauser 326 42 g 21.5 g 3.5 g
Levure de bière Gerblé 326 43 g 19 g 3.5 g
Levure de bière Damhert 329 44.4 g 39.4 g 3.8 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 8003000362705. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 14, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).

Product data from Open Food Facts, made available under the Open Database License. Values are as declared on the label; labels can change over time, so check the package you have.

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Lievito di birra?

100 g of Lievito di birra has 327 kcal.

Is Lievito di birra high in protein?

Lievito di birra contains 39.6 g of protein per 100 g (79% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 56% of its calories come from protein.

How many carbs are in Lievito di birra?

Lievito di birra has 21.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 22.1 g of fiber and 2.5 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Lievito di birra?

Lievito di birra contains 4.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.69 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Lievito di birra contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (947% DV), Folate (B9) (171% DV), Niacin (B3) (113% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (101% DV) and phosphorus (86% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Lievito di birra?

100 g contains 138 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated September 14, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.