Nutritional yeast
Low GI
GL 0.8 per serving (15 g) · GL 5 per 100 g
- Very high fiber and protein
- Moderately high in calories
Nutritional yeast has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One serving (15 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.8.
Reviewed Aug 6, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted, human-reviewed) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Nutritional yeast
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Nutritional yeast is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon | 5 g | 0.3 |
| 1 serving | 15 g | 0.8 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 35 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 7 g |
| Natural | 7 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 20 g |
| Soluble | 6 g |
| Insoluble | 14 g |
| Protein | 50 g |
| Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated | 0.5 g |
| Unsaturated | 3.5 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Very high fiber and protein
- Low glycemic load and index
- Minimal processing
- Moderately high in calories
- Some sodium content
Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Nutritional yeast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Nutritional yeast?
Nutritional yeast has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One serving (15 g) has a glycemic load of 0.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 5.
Is Nutritional yeast good for people with insulin resistance?
Nutritional 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 Nutritional yeast has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Nutritional yeast in this database, Walnut and nutritional yeast cheese topping has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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