USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Yeast Extract?
Per 100g, Yeast Extract has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 39/100. Its strongest contributions are Folate, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
39/100
13 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for a thin scrape (4g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per a thin scrape |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 185 kcal | 7 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 1 g |
| Carbs | 20 g | 1 g |
| Fat | 1 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 3,380 mg | 135 mg |
| Potassium | 2,100 mg | 84 mg |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 3 mg |
| Iron | 4 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Magnesium | 180 mg | 7 mg |
| Zinc | 4.2 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 µg | 0 µg |
| Folate | 3,790 µg | 152 µg |
Where Yeast Extract contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Folate
100%
3,790 µg per 100g
Vitamin B1
100%
23.4 mg per 100g
Vitamin B2
100%
17.5 mg per 100g
Vitamin B3
100%
128 mg per 100g
Sat fat
0 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
3,380 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
Find Yeast Extract in USDA FoodData CentralCompare related foods
These foods have similar nutrient contribution patterns in the same fixed comparison.