Yeast extract

Packaged product Sucres et desserts Tesco

Yeast extract contains 229 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 68 % of its calories come from protein, with 32 % from carbohydrates and 0,4 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for sucres et desserts on FoodFactly (219 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 812 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1), 146 % of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 97 % of the Daily Value for Niacine (B3).

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

Yeast extract by Tesco, product photo
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229kcal per 100 g
38,7 gprotein
18 gcarbohydrates
0,1 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 229 kcal
Total fat L 0,1 g 0,1 %
Saturated fat L 0,1 g 0,5 %
Cholesterol L 0,29 mg 0,1 %
Sodium L 3 000 mg 130 %
Total carbohydrates L 18 g 7 %
Dietary fiber L 0,5 g 2 %
Total sugars L 0,4 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 38,7 g 77 %
Vitamine A L 8,8 µg1 %
Vitamine C L 0,21 mg0,2 %
Vitamine D L 0,11 µg0,5 %
Vitamine E L 0,082 mg0,5 %
Thiamine (B1) L 9,7 mg812 %
Riboflavine (B2) L 0,84 mg65 %
Niacine (B3) L 15,5 mg97 %
Acide pantothénique (B5) L 4,3 mg86 %
Vitamine B6 L 0,74 mg43 %
Folate (B9) L 585 µg146 %
Vitamine B12 L 0,29 µg12 %
Calcium L 110 mg8 %
Fer L 3,5 mg19 %
Magnésium L 126 mg30 %
Phosphore L 924 mg74 %
Potassium L 1 429 mg30 %
Zinc L 7,1 mg64 %
Cuivre L 0,33 mg37 %
Manganèse L 0,75 mg33 %
Sélénium L 8,5 µg15 %
Iodine L 70,4 µg47 %

% 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: 68 %Carbohydrates: 32 %Fat: 0,4 %229kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 68 %
  • Carbohydrates 32 %
  • Fat 0,4 %

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

Thiamine (B1)812 %Folate (B9)146 %Niacine (B3)97 %Acide pantothénique...86 %Phosphore74 %Riboflavine (B2)65 %Zinc64 %Iodine47 %Vitamine B643 %Cuivre37 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein38,7 gin the top quarter of sucres et desserts (median 25,9 g)
  • Fiber0,5 gin the lowest quarter of sucres et desserts (median 7,8 g)
  • Sugars0,4 gin the lowest quarter of sucres et desserts (median 2,1 g)
  • Fat0,1 gin the lowest quarter of sucres et desserts (median 1 g)
  • Saturated fat0,1 gin the lowest quarter of sucres et desserts (median 0,5 g)
  • Sodium3 000 mgbelow the median for sucres et desserts (median 3 246 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal16,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water13,5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Étoile L3,1 g
Carotenoids (1)
Bêta-carotène L2,1 µg
Other components (2)
Eau L13,5 g
Alcool L0 g

Product details

Brand
Tesco
Barcode
03231845
Quantity
225g
Category
Extraits de levures
Packaging
Lid,en:glass-jar
Nutri-Score
E as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Yeast Extract (84%), Water, Salt, Niacin, Thiamin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12

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

Ingredient guides: LevureSel

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

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Yeast extract?

100 g of Yeast extract has 229 kcal.

Is Yeast extract high in protein?

Yeast extract contains 38,7 g of protein per 100 g (77 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 68 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other sucres et desserts, that is among the highest quarter (median 25,9 g).

How many carbs are in Yeast extract?

Yeast extract has 18 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,5 g of fiber and 0,4 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Yeast extract?

Yeast extract contains 0,1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,1 g is saturated (0,5 % of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Yeast extract contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamine (B1) (812 % DV), Folate (B9) (146 % DV), Niacine (B3) (97 % DV), Acide pantothénique (B5) (86 % DV) and phosphore (74 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Yeast extract?

100 g contains 3 000 mg of sodium, 130 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 27 mars 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 03231845. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 27 mars 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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