Is nutritional yeast keto?
Nutritional yeast
Keto-friendly Yes — nutritional yeast is keto-friendly.
Cheesy-tasting flakes that add savory flavor to dairy-free sauces. Fine by the tablespoon.
Nutrition per serving
2 tbsp · 10 g- Net carbs
- 1.3g
- Calories
- 40kcal
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 0.4g
- Total carbs
- 3.3 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 7%
0.1× the daily limit
About 38.5 g of nutritional yeast adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.8 typical servings.
| Nutrient | Per serving | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 40 kcal | 400 kcal |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.3 g | 33 g |
| Dietary fiber | 2 g | 20 g |
| Net carbs | 1.3 g | 13 g |
| Protein | 5 g | 50 g |
| Fat | 0.4 g | 4 g |
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Frequently asked questions
Is nutritional yeast keto?
Yes — nutritional yeast is keto-friendly. Cheesy-tasting flakes that add savory flavor to dairy-free sauces. Fine by the tablespoon.
How many net carbs are in nutritional yeast?
2 tbsp (10 g) of nutritional yeast has about 1.3 g net carbs (3.3 g total carbs minus 2 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 13 g net carbs.
How much nutritional yeast can I eat on keto?
About 38.5 g of nutritional yeast adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.8 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 7% of your carbs.
