Yeast
Low GI
GL 0.2 per piece (7 g) · GL 2.1 per 100 g
- A 7 g packet has about 23 kcal and 3 g of protein.
- Baker's yeast is a leavening agent for dough, not a topping: the savoury flakes sprinkled on food are nutritional yeast.
Yeast has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (7 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.2.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #175043 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Forms of Yeast
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Portions
| Portion | Grams | GL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 4 g | 0.1 |
| 1 packet (7 g) | 7 g | 0.2 |
| 1 tbsp | 12 g | 0.3 |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 325 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 41 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.3 g |
| Natural | 0.3 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 27 g |
| Soluble | 7 g |
| Insoluble | 20 g |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Saturated | 1.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 5.8 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- A 7 g packet has about 23 kcal and 3 g of protein.
- Per 100 g it is rich in protein (40 g) and fibre (27 g), though a recipe uses only a few grams.
- Contains almost no sugar.
- Baker's yeast is a leavening agent for dough, not a topping: the savoury flakes sprinkled on food are nutritional yeast.
- At recipe amounts it adds little nutrition to the finished bread.
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Allergens
No EU-14 allergen listed
Recipes with Yeast
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Yeast?
Yeast has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (7 g) has a glycemic load of 0.2; per 100 g the glycemic load is 2.1.
Is Yeast good for people with insulin resistance?
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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