Nutritional Yeast
Classified across 25 of 25 dietary frameworks
10 Allowed
13 Limited
2 Not Allowed
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g · Source: USDA FoodData Central
185kcalCalories
23.9gProtein
0.9gFat
20.4gCarbs
6.5gFiber
13.9gNet Carbs
Why Diets Disagree on Nutritional Yeast
Diabetic-Friendly classifies nutritional yeast as Allowed because it evaluates foods by glycemic impact and blood sugar effect. AIP, on the other hand, classifies it as Not Allowed because it evaluates by whether the food contains compounds AIP suspects of provoking immune activity. Different diets use different evaluation criteria, which is why the same food can receive opposite classifications. 13 diets classify nutritional yeast as Limited — meaning it fits under specific conditions like portion size, preparation method, or brand selection.