Meat extender vs Yeast extract spread
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Meat extender is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Meat extender 311
Yeast extract 185
Protein (g)
Meat extender 41.7
Yeast extract 23.9
Carbs (g)
Meat extender 34.7
Yeast extract 20.4
Fat (g)
Meat extender 2.97
Yeast extract 0.900
Fiber (g)
Meat extender 17.5
Yeast extract 6.50
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Meat extender — 41.7g vs 23.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Yeast extract spread — 185 vs 311 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Meat extender scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Meat extender | Yeast extract spread | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 311 kcal | 185 kcal | +68% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 7.48 g | 40.9 g | -82% |
| Protein | 41.7 g | 23.9 g | +75% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.97 g | 0.900 g | +230% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 34.7 g | 20.4 g | +70% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 17.5 g | 6.50 g | +169% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.424 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.648 g | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.702 mg | 23.4 mg | -97% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.891 mg | 17.5 mg | -95% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 22.0 mg | 128 mg | -83% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 1.49 mg | 4.60 mg | -68% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 1.34 mg | 0 mg | |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 198 ug | 3786 ug | -95% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 2993 ug | -100% |
| Choline, total | — | 65.1 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 6.00 ug | 0.500 ug | +1100% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 2.00 ug | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 204 mg | 67.0 mg | +204% |
| Iron, Fe | 12.0 mg | 4.04 mg | +197% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 216 mg | 180 mg | +20% |
| Phosphorus, P | 639 mg | 104 mg | +514% |
| Potassium, K | 1902 mg | 2100 mg | -9% |
| Sodium, Na | 10.0 mg | 3380 mg | -100% |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.21 mg | 4.19 mg | -47% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.304 mg | 0.245 mg | +24% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.271 mg | 0.261 mg | +4% |
| Selenium, Se | 7.40 ug | 27.6 ug | -73% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 1301 kj | 775 kj | +68% |
| Ash | 13.1 g | 13.9 g | -6% |
| Total Sugars | — | 1.60 g | |
| Sucrose | — | 0 g | |
| Glucose | — | 0 g | |
| Fructose | — | 0 g | |
| Lactose | — | 0 g | |
| Maltose | — | 1.60 g | |
| Galactose | — | 0 g | |
| Starch | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 198 ug | 793 ug | -75% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 198 ug | 5881 ug | -97% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | 32.0 IU | 0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0.312 g | 0 g | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.105 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.008 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0.642 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 1.66 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 1.46 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.196 g | 0 g | |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | 0.574 g | — | |
| Threonine (EAA) | 1.62 g | — | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.00 g | — | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | 3.26 g | — | |
| Lysine (EAA) | 2.60 g | — | |
| Methionine (EAA) | 0.520 g | — | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | 0.627 g | — | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | 2.18 g | — | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | 1.43 g | — | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | 2.12 g | — | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | 3.12 g | — | |
| Histidine (EAA) | 1.07 g | — | |
| Alanine | 1.75 g | — | |
| Aspartic acid | 4.74 g | — | |
| Glutamic acid | 8.67 g | — | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | 1.69 g | — | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | 2.30 g | — | |
| Serine | 2.23 g | — | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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