Nutritional Yeast Flakes
One level US cup of nutritional yeast flakes weighs 60 g (2.1 oz). A tablespoon is 3.8 g. Per 100 g: 400 calories and 53.3 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 1.3 g | 0.04 oz | 5 | 0.67 g | 0.42 g | 0.04 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 3.8 g | 0.13 oz | 15 | 2 g | 1.2 g | 0.12 g |
| ¼ cup | 15 g | 0.53 oz | 60 | 8 g | 5 g | 0.49 g |
| ⅓ cup | 20 g | 0.71 oz | 80 | 10.7 g | 6.7 g | 0.66 g |
| ½ cup | 30 g | 1.1 oz | 120 | 16 g | 10 g | 0.99 g |
| 1 cup | 60 g | 2.1 oz | 240 | 32 g | 20 g | 2 g |
| 2 cups | 120 g | 4.2 oz | 480 | 64 g | 40 g | 4 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 57% from protein, 35% from carbs and 8% from fat.
Nutritional Yeast Flakes gets most of its calories from protein: about 57% from protein, 35% from carbs and 8% from fat. One cup (60 g) has 240 calories, 32 g protein and 12 g fiber.
How to measure
Spoon it into the cup and level without packing. These are light, so small mistakes change the macros a lot. A scale is best.
For this ingredient: Spoon in loosely. Flakes are so light that a scale with 0.1 g steps works best.
Tips from the kitchen
- Measure small amounts with a 0.1 g pocket scale for accurate macros.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry cupboard.
- Mix gently with liquid; overworking makes doughs tough.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of nutritional yeast flakes?
One level US cup of nutritional yeast flakes weighs about 60 g (2.1 oz). Spoon in loosely. Flakes are so light that a scale with 0.1 g steps works best.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of nutritional yeast flakes?
One level tablespoon weighs about 3.8 g, and one teaspoon about 1.3 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of nutritional yeast flakes?
100 g has 53.3 g protein, 33.3 g carbs, 3.3 g fat and 400 calories.