Nutritional Yeast
50.0gprotein / 100g325 cal · 5.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.8
Mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein)
15.0gprotein / 100g110 cal · 3.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.9
Nutritional Yeast is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 50.0g per 100g vs Mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein)'s 15.0g, a 35.0g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Quality flips the other way, though: Mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein) has the stronger amino acid profile (lit_estimate, near-complete fermented protein) versus Nutritional Yeast's lit_estimate, near-complete deactivated yeast protein.
Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.
Mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (1150mg vs Nutritional Yeast's 550mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Nutritional Yeast wins clearly. Choose Mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Nutritional Yeast | Mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50.0g | 15.0g |
| Calories | 325 | 110 |
| Fat | 5.0g | 3.0g |
| Carbs | 35.0g | 6.5g |
| Fiber | 20.0g | 6.0g |
| Quality score | 0.8 | 0.9 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$$ |
| Prep time | 0 min | 15 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, nutritional yeast or mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein)?
Nutritional Yeast has 50.0g of protein per 100g compared to Mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein)'s 15.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Mycoprotein (fermented fungal protein) is lower in calories per 100g, at 110 vs the other's 325.