Leavening agent

Leavening Agent

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

5%
105 kcal Calories
17%
8.4 g Protein
7%
18.1 g Carbs
2%
1.9 g Fat

Excellent nutrient density 69/100

How many beneficial nutrients Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Folate (B9)196% Thiamin (B1)157% Pantothenic Acid (B5)98% Zinc91% Riboflavin (B2)87% Niacin (B3)77% Dietary Fiber29% Phosphorus27% Vitamin B625% Iron18% Protein17% Copper16% Selenium15% Potassium13% Magnesium10%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate18.1 g
7%
Dietary Fiber8.1 g
29%
Total Sugars0.0 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat1.9 g
2%
Saturated Fat0.2 g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat1.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids0.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids4.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein8.4 g
17%
Histidine217.0 mg
Isoleucine476.0 mg
Leucine668.0 mg
Lysine690.0 mg
Methionine166.0 mg
Phenylalanine407.0 mg
Threonine435.0 mg
Tryptophan106.0 mg
Valine512.0 mg
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C0.1 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin E0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin K0.0 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)1.9 mg
157%
Riboflavin (B2)1.1 mg
87%
Niacin (B3)12.3 mg
77%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
25%
Folate (B9)785.0 mcg
196%
Vitamin B120.0 mcg
0%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)4.9 mg
98%
Choline32.0 mg
6%
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium19.0 mg
1%
Iron3.3 mg
18%
Magnesium40.0 mg
10%
Phosphorus336.0 mg
27%
Potassium601.0 mg
13%
Sodium30.0 mg
1%
Zinc10.0 mg
91%
Copper0.1 mg
16%
Manganese0.2 mg
9%
Selenium8.1 mcg
15%
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol0.0 mg
0%
Phytosterols~
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g
Caffeine0.0 mg
Theobromine0.0 mg
Ash1.8 g

About Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed

A leavening agent is any ingredient that makes doughs and batters rise, creating the light, airy texture we expect in breads, cakes, and pastries. It works by introducing gas, usually carbon dioxide, that expands during mixing and baking to inflate the crumb. Leaveners fall into three broad families: biological, such as yeast, which ferments sugars into gas and lends bread its flavor and chew; chemical, such as baking soda and baking powder, which react quickly with acids or heat; and mechanical, such as the air whipped into eggs or creamed butter and the steam thrown off by moisture.

Bakers pick a leavener to suit the recipe, and many breads and cakes lean on more than one. Getting the type and amount right is the difference between a tall, tender loaf and a dense, flat one. Chemical leaveners should be kept dry and used before their expiration date, since they lose potency over time, while fresh yeast has to be stored cold.

Source: USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed?

There are 105 calories in 100 g of Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed, or about 18 calories in 1 cake (0.6 oz) (17 g).

How much protein is in Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed?

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed contains 8.4 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed?

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed has 18.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed?

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed provides 1.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed a good source of?

Leavening agents, yeast, baker's, compressed is an excellent source of Folate (B9) (196% DV), Thiamin (B1) (157% DV), Pantothenic Acid (B5) (98% DV), Zinc (91% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (87% DV) and Niacin (B3) (77% DV) and a good source of Iron, Protein, Copper, Selenium, Potassium and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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