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%

About 38.5 g of nutritional yeast adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 3.8 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for nutritional yeast
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories40 kcal400 kcal
Total carbohydrate3.3 g33 g
Dietary fiber2 g20 g
Net carbs1.3 g13 g
Protein5 g50 g
Fat0.4 g4 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.

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Source: Typical nutritional yeast label (¼ cup/15 g: 5 g carbs, 3 g fiber, 8 g protein). Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $21.23/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $5.99 for 4.5 oz jar. How we estimate prices

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