Nutritional Yeast vs Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Overall, Nutritional Yeast has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 0.
Nutritional Yeast
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Nutritional Yeast | Nutritional Yeast Flakes |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 1 | 1 |
| Calories | 375 kcal | 349 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 25 g | 20 g |
| Protein | 50 g | 47 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | None | Celery, Milk, Mustard, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Nutritional Yeast has no fat, while Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 5 g.
- Nutritional Yeast has no saturated fat, while Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 1 g.
- Nutritional Yeast has no sugar, while Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 1 g.
- Nutritional Yeast has 20% more fiber (25 g vs 20 g).
- Only Nutritional Yeast lists: None.
- Only Nutritional Yeast Flakes lists: Celery, Milk, Mustard, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Nutritional Yeast
Inactive Nutritional Yeast [Dried Yeast, Niacin (Vitamin B3), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Thiamin Hydrochloride (Vitamin B1), Folic Acid, Vitamin B12].'
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Dried inactive yeast (99%), Thiamine (B1), Riboflavin (B2), Niacin (B3), Pantothenic acid (B5), Pyridoxine (B6), Biotin (B7), Folic acid (B9) Cyanocobalamin (B12), Zinc sulfate.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Nutritional Yeast or Nutritional Yeast Flakes?
Overall, Nutritional Yeast has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Nutritional Yeast Flakes has fewer calories: 349 kcal versus 375 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Nutritional Yeast has less sugar: 0 g versus 1 g per 100 g.