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Active dry yeast calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of active dry yeast contains 325 calories, with 40.4 g of protein, 41.2 g of carbohydrate and 7.6 g of fat. It provides 26.9 g of fiber per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Where the calories come from
Protein 41% Carbs 42% Fat 17%
How active dry yeast compares
Per 100 g, against the closest bread in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active dry yeast | 325 kcal | 40.4 g | 41.2 g | 7.6 g |
| Gluten-free whole grain roll | 329 kcal | 11.8 g | 44.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Udi's gluten-free whole grain dinner roll | 329 kcal | 11.8 g | 44.3 g | 11.6 g |
| Cheese bun | 335 kcal | 12 g | 43 g | 13 g |
| Chapati or roti | 297 kcal | 11.3 g | 46.4 g | 7.5 g |
Nutrition facts for active dry yeast
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 325 kcal |
| Protein | 40.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 41.2 g |
| Fat | 7.6 g |
| Fiber | 26.9 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in active dry yeast
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin (B1) | 11 mg | 916% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 4 mg | 308% |
| Niacin (B3) | 40.2 mg | 251% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 mg | 88% |
| Zinc | 7.9 mg | 72% |
| Phosphorus | 637 mg | 51% |
| Copper | 0.44 mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 955 mg | 20% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common active dry yeast servings
How many calories in a portion of active dry yeast — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp (4 g) | 13 kcal | 1.6 g | 1.6 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 packet (7 g) | 22.8 kcal | 2.8 g | 2.9 g | 0.5 g |
| 1 tbsp (12 g) | 39 kcal | 4.8 g | 4.9 g | 0.9 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 325 kcal | 40 g | 41 g | 8 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in active dry yeast?
Active dry yeast has 325 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in active dry yeast?
Active dry yeast contains 40.4 g of protein per 100 g.
Is active dry yeast a good source of protein?
Active dry yeast provides 40.4 g of protein per 100 g — about 41% of its calories come from protein.
How much fiber does active dry yeast have?
Active dry yeast has 26.9 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these active dry yeast calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #175043 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
