Yeast extract spread vs Leavening agents
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Yeast extract spread is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Yeast extract 185
Leavening agents 325
Protein (g)
Yeast extract 23.9
Leavening agents 40.4
Carbs (g)
Yeast extract 20.4
Leavening agents 41.2
Fat (g)
Yeast extract 0.900
Leavening agents 7.61
Fiber (g)
Yeast extract 6.50
Leavening agents 26.9
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry — 40.4g vs 23.9g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Yeast extract spread — 185 vs 325 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Yeast extract spread 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 | Yeast extract spread | Leavening agents | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 185 kcal | 325 kcal | -43% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 40.9 g | 5.08 g | +705% |
| Protein | 23.9 g | 40.4 g | -41% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.900 g | 7.61 g | -88% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 20.4 g | 41.2 g | -50% |
| Fiber, total dietary | 6.50 g | 26.9 g | -76% |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0 g | 1.00 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0 g | 4.31 g | -100% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0 mg | 0.300 mg | -100% |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 23.4 mg | 11.0 mg | +113% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 17.5 mg | 4.00 mg | +338% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 128 mg | 40.2 mg | +217% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 4.60 mg | 13.5 mg | -66% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0 mg | 1.50 mg | -100% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 3786 ug | 2340 ug | +62% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 2993 ug | 0 ug | |
| Choline, total | 65.1 mg | 32.0 mg | +103% |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.500 ug | 0.070 ug | +614% |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, beta | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Carotene, alpha | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin K2 — Menaquinone-4 (MK-4) | — | 0 ug | |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 67.0 mg | 30.0 mg | +123% |
| Iron, Fe | 4.04 mg | 2.17 mg | +86% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 180 mg | 54.0 mg | +233% |
| Phosphorus, P | 104 mg | 637 mg | -84% |
| Potassium, K | 2100 mg | 955 mg | +120% |
| Sodium, Na | 3380 mg | 51.0 mg | +6527% |
| Zinc, Zn | 4.19 mg | 7.94 mg | -47% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.245 mg | 0.436 mg | -44% |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.261 mg | 0.312 mg | -16% |
| Selenium, Se | 27.6 ug | 7.90 ug | +249% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 775 kj | 1361 kj | -43% |
| Ash | 13.9 g | 5.65 g | +146% |
| Total Sugars | 1.60 g | 0 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) | 793 ug | 2340 ug | -66% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 5881 ug | 2340 ug | +151% |
| Betaine | — | 3.40 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Retinol | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Lycopene | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | 0 ug | 0.400 ug | -100% |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone — K1 reduced form) | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.049 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 0 g | 0.706 g | -100% |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0 g | 0.246 g | -100% |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0 g | 2.29 g | -100% |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 0 g | 2.02 g | -100% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0 g | 0.017 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 0 g | 0.017 g | -100% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.540 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 1.99 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 1.89 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 2.92 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 3.28 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.590 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.500 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 1.75 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.13 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 2.31 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 2.03 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.910 g | |
| Alanine | — | 2.32 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 4.15 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 6.47 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 1.93 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 1.65 g | |
| Serine | — | 1.98 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | 0 mg | = |
| Choline | |||
| Choline from glycerophoshocholine | — | 16.0 mg | |
| Choline from phosphatidylcholine | — | 6.20 mg | |
| Choline from phosphocholine | — | 2.60 mg | |
| Choline from sphingomyelin | — | 1.20 mg | |
| Free Choline | — | 6.10 mg | |
| Total Choline | — | 32.0 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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