# Nutritional yeast nutrition: 40 g protein per 100 g | Macro Friendly Meals

40 g protein per 100 g, 6.4 g per 2 tbsp.

Updated 2026-10-23 - data v2026-10-23.1

USDA FoodData Central nutrition for Nutritional yeast, per 100 g and per 2 tbsp (16 g).

## Nutrition

|  | kcal | P | C | F |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per 100 g | 323 | 40 | 25 | 7 |
| Per serving (2 tbsp, 16 g) | 52 | 6.4 | 4 | 1.1 |

Protein per 100 kcal: 12.4 g.

## Real food (2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)

Classification: pass (WHOLE_FOOD). Cite: DGA p3.

Added sugar per serving: 0 g.

## Cost

Cost per serving: $0.20–$0.60.

Cost midpoint: $0.40.

Cost per 10 g protein: $0.63.

## Diet and scores

Keto, Low-carb, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Real Food (based on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)

Scores are not on the finder list for this food.

Longevity: none noted.

## Recipes using this food

None yet.

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Nutrition values match USDA FoodData Central (estimate). Not medical advice.

USDA FDC ID: not yet linked.

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