Nutritional Yeast Flakes vs Gruns
Overall, Nutritional Yeast Flakes has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 2.
Nutritional Yeast Flakes
Gruns
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Nutritional Yeast Flakes | Gruns |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | — | — |
| NOVA group | 1 | 3 |
| Calories | 200 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 15 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g | 6 g |
| Protein | 40 g | 0 g |
| Additives | 0 | 0 |
| Allergens | None listed | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Gruns has no calories, while Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 200 kcal.
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes has no sugar, while Gruns has 15 g.
- Gruns has no salt, while Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 0.5 g.
- Nutritional Yeast Flakes has 40% more fiber (10 g vs 6 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.
Gruns
Total Carbohydrate, Dietary Fiber, Added Sugars, Vitamin A (as retinyl palmitate), Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid), Vitamin D (D3) (as VegaD3LightTM Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (as d-alpha-tocopherol), Thiamin (as thiamin hydrochloride), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Niacin (as niacinamide), Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxal-5-phosphate), Folate (as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate), Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin), Biotin, Pantothenic Acid (as calcium d-pantothenate), Iron (as ferrous fumarate), Iodine (as potassium iodide), Zinc (as zinc citrate), Selenium (as sodium selenite), Copper (as copper citrate), Manganese (as manganese gluconate), Chromium (as chromium chloride), Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate), Vitamin K2, Core Nutrients Blend.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Nutritional Yeast Flakes or Gruns?
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?
Gruns has fewer calories: 0 kcal versus 200 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Nutritional Yeast Flakes has less sugar: 0 g versus 15 g per 100 g.