lievito di birra

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Lievito di birra contains 334 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 more energy than the typical item in other foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 288 kcal per 100 g across 47 products.

100 g provides 967% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 174% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 116% 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 md, product photo
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334kcal per 100 g
40.4 gprotein
21.8 gcarbohydrates
4.5 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 334 kcal
Total fat L 4.5 g 6%
Saturated fat L 0.7 g 4%
Cholesterol L 0.35 mg 0.1%
Sodium L 141 mg 6%
Total carbohydrates L 21.8 g 8%
Dietary fiber L 22.5 g 80%
Total sugars L 2.5 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 40.4 g 81%
Vitamin A L 10.5 µg1%
Vitamin C L 0.25 mg0.3%
Vitamin D L 0.13 µg0.7%
Vitamin E L 0.098 mg0.7%
Thiamin (B1) L 11.6 mg967%
Riboflavin (B2) L 1 mg77%
Niacin (B3) L 18.5 mg116%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 5.1 mg103%
Vitamin B6 L 0.88 mg52%
Folate (B9) L 697 µg174%
Vitamin B12 L 0.34 µg14%
Calcium L 130 mg10%
Iron L 4.1 mg23%
Magnesium L 150 mg36%
Phosphorus L 1,100 mg88%
Potassium L 1,700 mg36%
Zinc L 8.4 mg76%
Copper L 0.39 mg43%
Manganese L 0.89 mg39%
Selenium L 10 µg18%
Iodine L 10 µg7%

% 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%334kcal / 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)967%Folate (B9)174%Niacin (B3)116%Pantothenic acid (B5)103%Phosphorus88%Riboflavin (B2)77%Zinc76%Vitamin B652%Copper43%Manganese39%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein40.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 0.54 g)
  • Fiber22.5 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 0 g)
  • Sugars2.5 gabove the median for other foods (median 2.1 g)
  • Fat4.5 gabove the median for other foods (median 0.03 g)
  • Saturated fat0.7 gabove the median for other foods (median 0.053 g)
  • Sodium141 mgbelow the median for other foods (median 190 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal12.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L3.7 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L2.5 µg
Other components (2)
Water L5 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
md
Barcode
8019730052575
Quantity
50g
Category
Food additives
NOVA group
1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Senza glutine, Lievito di birra

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

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

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 8019730052575. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 12, 2026. Imported November 12, 2026.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in lievito di birra?

100 g of lievito di birra has 334 kcal.

Is lievito di birra high in protein?

Lievito di birra contains 40.4 g of protein per 100 g (81% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 56% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 0.54 g).

How many carbs are in lievito di birra?

Lievito di birra has 21.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 22.5 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 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.7 g is saturated (4% 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) (967% DV), Folate (B9) (174% DV), Niacin (B3) (116% DV), Pantothenic acid (B5) (103% DV) and phosphorus (88% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in lievito di birra?

100 g contains 141 mg of sodium, 6% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated July 12, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 12, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.