USDA-derived comparison
Pesto vs Yeast Extract
Pesto leads for Vitamin E, Vitamin K and Phosphorus; Yeast Extract answers with Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2 and Vitamin B3.
Who each is for: Choose pesto for vitamin E and vitamin K. Choose yeast Extract for vitamin B1 and vitamin B2.
Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.
Pesto
Typical serving: 1 tbsp (16g)
24/100
Yeast Extract
Typical serving: a thin scrape (4g)
39/100
Side by side, per 100g
The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.
| Nutrient | Pesto | Yeast Extract |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 418 kcal | 185 kcal |
| Protein | 10 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 10 g | 20 g |
| Fat | 38 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 2 g | 7 g |
| Sat fat | 7 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 603 mg | 3,380 mg |
| Potassium | 560 mg | 2,100 mg |
| Calcium | 306 mg | 67 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 47 mg | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 4.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Folate | 16 µg | 3,790 µg |
Servings differ: 1 tbsp of pesto is about 16g, a thin scrape of yeast extract about 4g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.
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