Foods/Vegetables/Yeast extract

Vegetables · snack

Yeast extract

1 tsp · 6 g11 kcal

A vegetable that's a strong source of Thiamin (B1) and Folate (DFE).

Macros

Per serving

11 kcal

Energy

1.4g

Protein

1.2g

Carbs

0.1g

Fat

0.4g

Fiber

Protein 1.4 gCarbs 1.2 gFat 0.1 g

185 kcal / 100 g. That’s the food’s true density — why the per-serving and per-100 g views differ.

What a serving covers

% of a day’s needs

Per 1 tsp (6 g), as a share of a reference adult — male, 35, moderately active.

117%

88%

81%

48%

14%

Pantothenic acid (B5)

Good source of (≥ 20% RDA)

Thiamin (B1)Folate (DFE)Riboflavin (B2)Niacin (B3)

Pairs well with

What fills yeast’s gaps?

Yeast extract is lighter on Vitamin D, Calcium — these round it out into a fuller glass.

a fuller
glass

Brazil nutsAdds Magnesium & Phosphorus+ Magnesium+ Phosphorus+ Copper TofuAdds Calcium & Manganese+ Calcium+ Manganese+ Iron 2% milkAdds Vitamin B12 & Iodine+ Vitamin B12+ Iodine+ Vitamin A

Build this into your day

Pairings are computed from the solver.

How much to use

The realistic dose

Use in moderation.

Serving: 1 tsp = 6 g

A realistic daily max is about 10 g — the solver caps it so one ingredient can't dominate your day.

Daily ceiling

≈ 10 g

Share of calories

≤ 2%

Common questions

Yeast extract, in brief

How many calories are in yeast extract?

1 tsp (6 g) of yeast extract has about 11 calories.

What is yeast extract a good source of?

Yeast extract is a good source of Thiamin (B1), Folate (DFE), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3).

Is yeast extract good in a smoothie?

S8D usually places yeast extract as a snack-role food alongside the smoothie.

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Nutrient guides

Thiamin (B1) Folate (DFE) Riboflavin (B2) Niacin (B3) Sodium Pantothenic acid (B5)

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