Fresh yeast
Low GI
GL 0.5 per piece (17 g) · GL 2.7 per 100 g
- High in B vitamins
- Not a significant source of essential fatty acids
Fresh yeast has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Yeast (15). One piece (17 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.5.
Sources: USDA FoodData Central #175042 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Yeast
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 cake (0.6 oz) | 17 g | 0.5 |
| 1 cube (42 g) | 42 g | 1.1 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 105 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 18.1 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.1 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.7 g |
| Protein | 8.4 g |
| Fat | 1.9 g |
| Saturated | 0.36 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.54 g |
| Sodium | 48 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High in B vitamins
- Good source of fiber
- Contains protein
- Not a significant source of essential fatty acids
- May cause digestive discomfort in some individuals
- Minimal micronutrient diversity
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Fresh yeast?
Fresh yeast has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (17 g) has a glycemic load of 0.5; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.7.
Is Fresh yeast good for people with insulin resistance?
Fresh yeast has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Yeast has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Yeast in this database, Gluten free yeast has the lowest glycemic load (2 per 100 g).
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