Nutritional Yeast vs. Vanilla Extract
Nutrition comparison of Nutritional Yeast and Vanilla Extract
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
nutritional yeast
versus
vanilla extract
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in nutritional yeast and vanilla extract:
- Both vanilla extract and nutritional yeast are high in calories.
- Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
- Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron.
- Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber, potassium and protein.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both vanilla extract and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 13% more calories than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 288 calories per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
| Nutritional Yeast | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 41% | ~ |
| Carbohydrates | 41% | 17% |
| Fat | 17% | ~ |
| Alcohol | ~ | 83% |
carbohydrates
Nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 69% less carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - vanilla extract has 12.7g of total carbs per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than vanilla extract - nutritional yeast has 26.9g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
sugar
Nutritional yeast has less sugar than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 12.7g of sugar per 100 grams and nutritional yeast does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of protein and it has 673 times more protein than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Vanilla extract and nutritional yeast contain similar amounts of saturated fat - vanilla extract has 0.01g of saturated fat per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 1g of saturated fat.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Nutritional yeast and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin C - nutritional yeast has 0.3mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Nutritional yeast and vanilla extract contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - nutritional yeast has 0.4ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and vanilla extract does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Nutritional yeast has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12.
| Nutritional Yeast | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 10.99 MG | 0.011 MG |
| Riboflavin | 4 MG | 0.095 MG |
| Niacin | 40.2 MG | 0.425 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 13.5 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.5 MG | 0.026 MG |
| Folate | 2340 UG | ~ |
| Vitamin B12 | 12.07 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Nutritional yeast has 173% more calcium than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 11mg of calcium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 30mg of calcium.
iron
Nutritional yeast is a great source of iron and it has 17 times more iron than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 0.12mg of iron per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 2.2mg of iron.
potassium
Nutritional yeast is an excellent source of potassium and it has 545% more potassium than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, both nutritional yeast and vanilla extract contain small amounts of linoleic acid.
| Nutritional Yeast | Vanilla Extract | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.017 G | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.017 G | 0.003 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Nutritional Yeast (Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, active dry) and Vanilla Extract (Vanilla extract) .
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FAQ
Does vanilla extract or nutritional yeast contain more calories in 100 grams?Both vanilla extract and nutritional yeast are high in calories. Nutritional yeast has 10% more calories than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 288 calories in 100g and nutritional yeast has 325 calories.
Is vanilla extract or nutritional yeast better for protein?
Nutritional yeast is a fantastic source of protein and it has 673 times more protein than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 0.06g of protein per 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 40.4g of protein.
Does vanilla extract or nutritional yeast have more carbohydrates?
By weight, nutritional yeast is high in carbohydrates and vanilla extract has 70% fewer carbohydrates than nutritional yeast - vanilla extract has 12.7g of carbs for 100g and nutritional yeast has 41.2g of carbohydrates.
Does vanilla extract or nutritional yeast contain more potassium?
Nutritional yeast is a rich source of potassium and it has 550% more potassium than vanilla extract - vanilla extract has 148mg of potassium in 100 grams and nutritional yeast has 955mg of potassium.