Calories in Yeast (Dry, Active)

Yeast (Dry, Active) has about 10 calories per 1 tsp (3 g), with 1.2 g protein, 1.2 g carbs and 0.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 325 kcal.

High proteinHigh fibre
10kcal
Calories · 1 tsp (3 g)
1.2g
Protein · 1 tsp (3 g)
1.2g
Carbs · 1 tsp (3 g)
0.2g
Fat · 1 tsp (3 g)
Carbs 42%Protein 41%Fat 17%share of calories

Yeast (Dry, Active) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 tsp (3 g)10 kcal1.2 g1.2 g0.2 g
1 tbsp (9 g)29 kcal3.6 g3.7 g0.7 g
100 g325 kcal40.4 g41.2 g7.6 g

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Yeast (Dry, Active) nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 tsp (3 g)
Calories325 kcal10 kcal
Protein40.4 g1.2 g
Carbohydrates41.2 g1.2 g
Fat7.6 g0.2 g
Fibre26.9 g0.8 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium51 mg2 mg
Calcium30 mg1 mg
Iron2.2 mg0.1 mg
Potassium955 mg29 mg
Vitamin C0.3 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Yeast (Dry, Active) healthy?

  • ●Yeast (Dry, Active) is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast at 325 kcal per 100 g. About 42% of its calories come from carbs, 41% from protein and 17% from fat.
  • ●On a fat-loss diet, measure your portion. 1 tsp (3 g) already adds 10 kcal, and it's easy to eat more than you meant to.
  • ●It's low in protein (1.2 g in 1 tsp (3 g)), so if you're building muscle, pair it with dal, paneer, curd, eggs or chicken.
  • ●It's high in fibre (26.9 g per 100 g), which helps digestion, fullness and steadier blood sugar.

Yeast (Dry, Active): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Yeast (Dry, Active)?

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One serving of Yeast (Dry, Active), 1 tsp (3 g), has roughly 10 calories, with 1.2 g protein, 1.2 g carbohydrates, 0.2 g fat and 0.8 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Yeast (Dry, Active)?

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100 g of Yeast (Dry, Active) has 325 kcal, with 40.4 g protein, 41.2 g carbs, 7.6 g fat, 26.9 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Yeast (Dry, Active)?

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Yeast (Dry, Active) has 40.4 g protein per 100 g (1.2 g in 1 tsp (3 g)). Protein provides about 41% of its calories.

Is Yeast (Dry, Active) good for weight loss?

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Only in measured portions. At 325 kcal per 100 g it is calorie-dense, so portions add up fast. 1 tsp (3 g) adds 10 kcal, so count it within your daily target.

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