Brewer's Yeast

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Brewer's Yeast contains 375 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 tbsp, 16 g (16 g) provides about 60 kcal.

Roughly 46% of its calories come from protein, with 46% from carbohydrates and 7% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in other foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 334 kcal per 100 g across 77 products.

100 g provides 69% of the Daily Value for iron, 39% of the Daily Value for potassium and 22% of the Daily Value for calcium.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

Brewer's Yeast by GNC, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
375kcal per 100 g
43.8 gprotein
43.8 gcarbohydrates
3.1 gfat
60kcal in serving, 2 tbsp, 16 g (16 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 375 kcal
Total fat L 3.1 g 4%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 0 mg 0%
Sodium L 62 mg 3%
Total carbohydrates L 43.8 g 16%
Dietary fiber L 31.2 g 111%
Total sugars L 0 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 43.8 g 88%
Vitamin D L 0 µg0%
Calcium L 288 mg22%
Iron L 12.5 mg69%
Potassium L 1,820 mg39%

% 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: 46%Carbohydrates: 46%Fat: 7%375kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 46%
  • Carbohydrates 46%
  • Fat 7%

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

Iron69%Potassium39%Calcium22%Vitamin D0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein43.8 gabove the median for other foods (median 40.4 g)
  • Fiber31.2 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 23.3 g)
  • Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 0.5 g)
  • Fat3.1 gbelow the median for other foods (median 5.4 g)
  • Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 1 g)
  • Sodium62 mgbelow the median for other foods (median 141 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal11.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

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: Branded Foods.

Per 100 g Open Food FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 375 kcal375 kcal
Protein 43.8 g43.8 g
Carbohydrates 43.8 g43.8 g
Fat 3.1 g3.1 g
Fiber 31.3 g31.2 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 62.5 mg62 mg

Product details

Brand
GNC
Barcode
0733739024206
Quantity
1 lb (454 g)
Label serving
2 tbsp (16 g)
Category
baker's yeast
Packaging
Plastic,Jar
NOVA group
1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Brewer's Yeast DRIED.

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

Ingredient guides: Yeast

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Brewer's Yeast?

100 g of Brewer's Yeast has 375 kcal. Serving, 2 tbsp, 16 g (16 g): about 60 kcal.

Is Brewer's Yeast high in protein?

Brewer's Yeast contains 43.8 g of protein per 100 g (88% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 7 g in serving, 2 tbsp, 16 g (16 g). About 46% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other foods, that is above the median (median 40.4 g).

How many carbs are in Brewer's Yeast?

Brewer's Yeast has 43.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 31.2 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Brewer's Yeast?

Brewer's Yeast contains 3.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Brewer's Yeast contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (69% DV), potassium (39% DV) and calcium (22% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Brewer's Yeast?

100 g contains 62 mg of sodium, 3% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 0733739024206. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 31, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2667318. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 3, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.

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

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