Yeast extract spread: Nutrition Facts
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Yeast extract spread contains 185 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tsp (6 g) provides about 11 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 44% from carbohydrates and 4% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly, where the median is 35 kcal per 100 g across 866 foods.
100 g provides 1,948% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 1,470% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 1,346% 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 | 185 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.9 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 3,380 mg | 147% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 20.4 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber M | 6.5 g | 23% |
| Total sugars M | 1.6 g | |
| Protein M | 23.9 g | 48% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 23.4 mg | 1,948% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 17.5 mg | 1,346% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 128 mg | 797% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 4.6 mg | 92% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5,881 µg | 1,470% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 0.5 µg | 21% |
| Choline I | 65.1 mg | 12% |
| Calcium M | 67 mg | 5% |
| Iron M | 4 mg | 22% |
| Magnesium ? | 180 mg | 43% |
| Phosphorus M | 104 mg | 8% |
| Potassium M | 2,100 mg | 45% |
| Zinc M | 4.2 mg | 38% |
| Copper M | 0.25 mg | 27% |
| Manganese M | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium M | 27.6 µg | 50% |
% 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 52%
- Carbohydrates 44%
- Fat 4%
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
- Protein23.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber6.5 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars1.6 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium3,380 mgin the top quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water40.9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructose M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 1.6 g |
| Galactose M | 0 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 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 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 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 M | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
Other components (11)
| Water M | 40.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 13.9 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 775 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 0 IU |
| Folic acid M | 2,993 µg |
| Folate, food M | 793 µg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA FNDDS |
|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 23.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4 g |
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Fiber | 6.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Sodium | 3,380 mg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soybeans, green, raw Raw | 147 | 13 g | 11.1 g | 6.8 g |
| Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt Cooked | 141 | 12.4 g | 11.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Soybeans, green, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 141 | 12.4 g | 11.1 g | 6.4 g |
| Edamame, frozen, prepared Frozen | 121 | 11.9 g | 8.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Edamame, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 109 | 11.2 g | 7.6 g | 4.7 g |
| Beans, pinto, immature seeds, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 170 | 9.8 g | 32.5 g | 0.5 g |
| Cowpeas (blackeyes), immature seeds, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 139 | 9 g | 25.1 g | 0.7 g |
| Beans, pinto, immature seeds, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt Cooked | 162 | 9.3 g | 30.9 g | 0.48 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in yeast extract spread?
100 g of yeast extract spread has 185 kcal. 1 tsp (6 g): about 11 kcal.
Is yeast extract spread high in protein?
Yeast extract spread contains 23.9 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.4 g in 1 tsp (6 g). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is among the highest quarter (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in yeast extract spread?
Yeast extract spread has 20.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 6.5 g of fiber and 1.6 g of sugars.
How much fat is in yeast extract spread?
Yeast extract spread contains 0.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does yeast extract spread contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (1,948% DV), Folate (B9) (1,470% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (1,346% DV), Niacin (B3) (797% DV) and Pantothenic acid (B5) (92% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in yeast extract spread?
100 g contains 3,380 mg of sodium, 147% 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 167717. 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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