Nutritional Yeast
Overview
The nutrient table is Marigold Engevita nutritional yeast flakes with added B12. This dried inactive yeast is fortified with B vitamins and zinc.
Within the BRAIN Diet framework, fortified nutritional yeast (B12, B6) helps narrow vegan nutrient gaps, and precision sourcing of functional plant foods such as Mankai duckweed (iron, B12), soy/soy lecithin (choline), and fortified nutritional yeast (B12, B6) is recommended.
Key Nutritional Highlights
- The nutrient table is Marigold Engevita flakes with added B12. The label serving is 5 g; the table is per 100 g of the dry product.
Food Context
Synergies
- Part of functional food strategy
Sourcing
- The composition table is Marigold Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes with B12. Other yeast flakes use different fortification.
Preparation
- Can be used as seasoning or supplement
- Important for vegan/vegetarian diets
Essential Amino Acid Profile
Nutritional Yeast contribute plant protein. Pair with complementary protein sources (e.g. grains and legumes) for a balanced essential amino acid profile.
Recipes
Nutrient Tables (per 100 g)
Selected food and preparation: Marigold Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes with B12, dried inactive Saccharomyces cerevisiae. per 100 g dry product; the label serving is 5 g.
Core nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % reference intake per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 349 kcal | — |
| Protein | 47 g | — |
| Total fat | 5 g | — |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | — |
| Carbohydrates | 19 g | — |
| Sugars | 1 g | — |
| Fibre | 20 g | — |
Key vitamins and minerals
Vitamins and minerals supplying at least 10% of an adult reference intake per 100 g, derived from the composition panel.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % reference intake per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc | 120 mg | 1090.9% |
| Sodium | 100 mg | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 44 µg | 1833.3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 34 mg | 2615.4% |
| Vitamin B2 | 18 mg | 1384.6% |
| Vitamin B1 | 41 mg | 3416.7% |
| Vitamin B3 | 420 mg | 2625% |
| Vitamin B5 | 140 mg | 2800% |
Bioactive compounds
| Compound / class | Amount per 100 g | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Folic acid | 5200 µg [3] | — |
| Vitamin B7 (biotin) | 196 µg [3] | — |
- Folic acid, Vitamin B7 (biotin): Added folic acid. This is not the same measure as food folate. [3]
Substances
2 substances in this food
References
[1] Fortified nutritional yeast helps close vitamin B12 gaps in vegan dietary patterns. Pawlak et al. 2013. How prevalent is vitamin B $_\textrm12$ deficiency among vegetarians?
[2] B-vitamin–rich yeast products support NAD⁺ and one-carbon cofactor availability. Pravst et al. 2010. Coenzyme Q10 contents in foods and fortification strategies. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr
[3] Marigold Engevita Nutritional Yeast Flakes with B12, manufacturer label