Yeast extract

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Yeast extract

Tesco · 225g

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Nutri-ScoreBad nutritional quality
3
NOVA groupProcessed food
229
kcalPer 100 g / 100 ml
Low fatLow saturated fatLow sugarHigh salt
Barcode
03231845
Sold in
United Kingdom

At a glance

Yeast extract (Tesco) is a product in the category “Yeast extract spreads”. It provides 229 kcal (972 kJ) per 100 g. It contains 67% less sugar than the median product in its category. Its salt content is close to the median of its category. It contains 88% less fibre than the median product in its category. No E-number additives were identified in its ingredient list. It is sold in United Kingdom.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts Per 100 g / 100 ml % RI*
Energy 972 kJ / 229 kcal 11%
Fat 0.1 g 0%
Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
Carbohydrates 18 g 7%
Sugars 0.4 g 0%
Added sugars 0 g
Polyols 0 g
Starch 3.1 g
Fibre 0.5 g 2%
Protein 39 g 77%
Salt 7.5 g 125%
Cholesterol 0.29 mg
Alcohol 0 % vol
Vitamin A 8.8 µg
Vitamin D 0.11 µg
Vitamin E 0.08 mg
Vitamin C 0.21 mg
Vitamin B12 0.29 µg
Calcium 110 mg
Iron 3.5 mg
Magnesium 126 mg
Potassium 1,429 mg
Zinc 7.1 mg
Fruits, vegetables & legumes 0 %

*Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal).

Compared with similar products

Median values of 51 products in the category “Yeast extract spreads”.

Energy -1%
This product: 229 kcal Category median: 231 kcal
Sugars -67%
This product: 0.4 g Category median: 1.2 g
Fat -80%
This product: 0.1 g Category median: 0.5 g
Salt -6%
This product: 7.5 g Category median: 8 g
Protein +22%
This product: 38.7 g Category median: 31.8 g
Fibre -88%
This product: 0.5 g Category median: 4.1 g

Ingredients

Yeast Extract (84%), Water, Salt, Niacin, Thiamin, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12

Allergens

No allergens declared on the label.

Additives

No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Yeast extract?

Yeast extract contains 229 kcal per 100 g.

Is Yeast extract vegan?

It is unclear: some ingredients of Yeast extract can be of plant or animal origin. Check the package or contact the manufacturer.

Does Yeast extract contain palm oil?

No palm oil was detected in the ingredient list of Yeast extract.

Which additives does Yeast extract contain?

No E-number additives were identified in the ingredient list of Yeast extract.

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