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Marmite Yeast Extract

4.4 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
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Why it scores 79

Marmite Yeast Extract scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 12.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Protein 50 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Yeast Extract

START100

Ingredients

  • Yeast extract
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 12.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [2]
  • Energy 250 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Protein 50 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−6
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00667803001957 · 2026-06-21

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy250 kcal
Fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein50 g
Salt12.5 g

Serving: 1 tsp (8 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

YEAST EXTRACT, SALT, CARROT AND ONION EXTRACTS, SPICE EXTRACTS. ENRICHED WITH NICOTINAMIDE (NIACIN), THIAMIN HYDROCHLORIDE, RIBOFLAVIN AND CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk