Nutritional Yeast vs Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Nutritional Yeast | Nutritional Yeast Flakes |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 1 | 1 |
| Calories | 400 kcal | 349 kcal |
| Fat | 4 g | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | — | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 17 g | 20 g |
| Protein | 50 g | 47 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | 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 Flakes has 13% fewer calories (349 kcal vs 400 kcal).
- Nutritional Yeast has 20% less fat (4 g vs 5 g).
- Nutritional Yeast has no sugar, while Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 1 g.
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 15% more fiber (20 g vs 17 g).
- Only Nutritional Yeast Flakes lists: Celery, Milk, Mustard, Soybeans, Sulphur dioxide and sulphites.
Ingredients
Nutritional Yeast
dried yeast, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin b6), thiamin hydrochloride (vitamin b1), riboflavin (vitamin b2), folic acid (vitamin b9), cyanocobalamin (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?
Neither product is clearly better overall — it depends on what matters most to you. 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 400 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Nutritional Yeast has less sugar: 0 g versus 1 g per 100 g.