Yeast for Nutritional Purposes
A 16-gram serving of nutritional yeast contains approximately 60 calories and 24 mcg of vitamin B12, which is approximately one thousand times the daily value. Nutritional yeast with added vitamin B12 is one of the best sources of vitamin B12 for vegetarians and vegans who do not ingest dairy or meat. Nutritional yeast is an inactive form of yeast that tastes buttery and nutty. You can sprinkle nutritional yeast over your favorite refreshment or add it to pasta. Additionally, nutritional yeast contains eight grams of protein and all nine essential amino acids required by the body for tissue repair and growth.