Nutritional Yeast Flakes
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Nutritional Yeast Flakes contains 400 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 5 g (5 g) provides about 20 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from protein, with 33% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for nuts and seeds on FoodFactly (442 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 3,833% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1), 2,138% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 2,000% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 400 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 200 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 20 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber L | 20 g | 71% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 40 g | 80% |
| Vitamin A L | 10.5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin C L | 0.25 mg | 0.3% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.098 mg | 0.7% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 46 mg | 3,833% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 18 mg | 1,385% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 342 mg | 2,138% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 5.1 mg | 103% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 34 mg | 2,000% |
| Biotin (B7) L | 200 µg | 667% |
| Folate (B9) L | 4,500 µg | 1,125% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 44 µg | 1,833% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Magnesium L | 150 mg | 36% |
| Phosphorus L | 1,000 mg | 80% |
| Potassium L | 2,000 mg | 43% |
| Zinc L | 46 mg | 418% |
| Copper L | 0.39 mg | 43% |
| Manganese L | 0.89 mg | 39% |
| Selenium L | 80 µg | 145% |
| Iodine L | 10 µg | 7% |
% 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 67%
- Carbohydrates 33%
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
- Protein40 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 10 g)
- Fiber20 gin the top quarter of nuts and seeds (median 6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 7.1 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 23.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of nuts and seeds (median 5.3 g)
- Sodium200 mgabove the median for nuts and seeds (median 120 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10 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 L | 3.7 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 2.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (3)
| Water L | 5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
| Chromium, Cr L | 80 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: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 400 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Protein | 40 g | 40 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 0 g | n/a |
| Fiber | 10 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg | 200 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Great Value
- Barcode
- 0078742369600
- Quantity
- 142 g
- Label serving
- 5 g
- Category
- vitamin-mineral-combinations
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Dried yeast. May contain traces of sesame.
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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| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily foundational nutrition AG1 Next Gen | 308 | 0 g | 46.2 g | 7.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Nutritional Yeast Flakes?
100 g of Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 400 kcal. Serving, 5 g (5 g): about 20 kcal.
Is Nutritional Yeast Flakes high in protein?
Nutritional Yeast Flakes contains 40 g of protein per 100 g (80% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 5 g (5 g). About 67% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other nuts and seeds, that is among the highest quarter (median 10 g).
How many carbs are in Nutritional Yeast Flakes?
Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 20 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 20 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Nutritional Yeast Flakes?
Nutritional Yeast Flakes contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Nutritional Yeast Flakes contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamin (B1) (3,833% DV), Niacin (B3) (2,138% DV), Vitamin B6 (2,000% DV), Vitamin B12 (1,833% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (1,385% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Nutritional Yeast Flakes?
100 g contains 200 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated July 18, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2676401. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 30, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0078742369600. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 18, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 75/100 (how it is calculated).
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