Calories in
yeast extract spread
185 kcal per 100 g Yeast extract spread contains 185 calories per 100 grams, or about 11 calories per tsp. Per 100 g it provides 23.9 g protein, 20.4 g carbohydrate and 0.9 g fat.
By calories that splits 44% carbohydrate, 52% protein, 4% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 tsp | 6.0 g | 11 | 1.4 g | 1.2 g | 0.1 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per tsp
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per tsp |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 185 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Protein | 23.9 g | 1.4 g |
| Total fat | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 20.4 g | 1.2 g |
| Fibre | 6.5 g | 0.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Sodium | 3,380.0 mg | 202.8 mg |
| Potassium | 2,100.0 mg | 126.0 mg |
| Calcium | 67.0 mg | 4.0 mg |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 40.9 g | 2.5 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 167717). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How yeast extract spread compares
Among the 209 vegetables and vegetable products items on this site, yeast extract spread ranks 12 of 209 by calorie density, against a category average of 62 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 198% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 12.9 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one tsp (11 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 2 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in yeast extract spread?
Yeast extract spread contains 185 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 11 calories per tsp. It also provides 23.9 g of protein, 20.4 g of carbohydrate and 0.9 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of yeast extract spread?
By calories, yeast extract spread is roughly 44% carbohydrate, 52% protein and 4% fat. That makes it a predominantly protein-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a tsp?
About 2 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the yeast extract spread I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Yeast extract spread". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.