Vegemite vs Nutritional Yeast
A side-by-side guide to substituting Nutritional Yeast for Vegemite (or vice versa).
Use 1.5 tsp of Nutritional Yeast for every 1 tsp of Vegemite.
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Nutritional Yeast
Conversion: Use 1.5× as much (1.5 tsp per 1 tsp)
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Notes: Milder, nuttier umami without the saltiness; use 1.5 tsp and mix with a pinch of salt to approximate Vegemite's depth in spreads or broths.
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Milder, nuttier umami without the saltiness; use 1.5 tsp and mix with a pinch of salt to approximate Vegemite's depth in spreads or broths. The conversion is use 1.5× as much (1.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
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Yes — Milder, nuttier umami without the saltiness; use 1.5 tsp and mix with a pinch of salt to approximate Vegemite's depth in spreads or broths. Ratio: Use 1.5× as much (1.5 tsp per 1 tsp).
Use 1.5× as much (1.5 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
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