Nutritional Yeast
Low GI
GL 0.4 per piece (7 g) · GL 6 per 100 g
- Excellent source of complete protein
- Highly processed food product
Nutritional Yeast has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One piece (7 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.4.
Reviewed Jul 31, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #175043 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
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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 teaspoon | 4 g | 0.2 |
| 1 packet | 7 g | 0.4 |
| 1 tablespoon | 12 g | 0.7 |
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?
- Excellent source of complete protein
- Rich in dietary fiber
- Very low glycemic impact
- Highly processed food product
- Potential for hidden additives in some brands
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 piece (7 g) has a glycemic load of 0.4; per 100 g the glycemic load is 6.
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.
How does Nutritional Yeast affect blood sugar?
Nutritional Yeast has a glycemic load of 6 per 100g, which indicates a minimal impact on blood sugar levels.
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