Nutritional Yeast Flakes vs Greens and superfoods
Overall, Nutritional Yeast Flakes has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 3 of our comparison points versus 1.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Nutritional Yeast Flakes | Greens and superfoods |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 1 | 4 |
| Calories | 200 kcal | 331 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0.3 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 66.1 g |
| Protein | 40 g | 0 g |
| Additives | 0 | 5 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 40% fewer calories (200 kcal vs 331 kcal).
- Greens and superfoods has 85% more fiber (66.1 g vs 10 g).
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 100% more protein (40 g vs 0 g).
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Dried yeast. May contain traces of sesame.
Greens and superfoods
Chicory Root Fructo-oligosaccharides, Organic Flaxseed, Apple Fruit Powder, Organic Barley Grass Powder, Organic Spirulina Powder, Organic Wheat Grass Powder, Organic Alfalfa Leaf Powder, Organic Chlorella Powder, Blue Agave Inulin, Bacillus coagulans, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Organic Carrot Powder, Beet Root Powder, Kale Powder, Blueberry Powder, Spinach Powder, Broccoli Powder, Ginger Root 5:1 Extract, Cranberry Fruit Powder, Strawberry Fruit Powder, Raspberry Fruit Powder, Tart Cherry Fruit Powder, Elderberry Fruit Extract, Acai Fruit Extract, Goji Berry (Lycium barbarum), Horseradish Tree Leaf (Moringa oleifera), Grape Seed Extract, Matcha Green Tea Leaf, Licorice Root Extract, Rhodiola Root Powder, American Ginseng Root Extract, Ashwagandha Root Powder, Astragalus Root Powder, Eleuthero Root Powder, Amylase, Amyloglucosidase, Protease, Acid Protease, Cellulase, Lipase, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Nutritional Yeast Flakes or Greens and superfoods?
Overall, Nutritional Yeast Flakes 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: 200 kcal versus 331 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Nutritional Yeast Flakes has less sugar: 0 g versus 0 g per 100 g.