Vegemite vs Nutritional Yeast

A side-by-side guide to substituting Nutritional Yeast for Vegemite (or vice versa).

Quick answer

Use 1.5 tsp of Nutritional Yeast for every 1 tsp of Vegemite.

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Vegemite

Base unit: tsp

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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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When to use Nutritional Yeast instead of Vegemite

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).

Common questions

Can I substitute Nutritional Yeast for Vegemite?

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).

What's the conversion ratio for Vegemite to Nutritional Yeast?

Use 1.5× as much (1.5 tsp per 1 tsp). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.

Are Vegemite and Nutritional Yeast interchangeable?

They are similar in most uses, but Milder, nuttier umami without the saltiness; use 1..

Is Nutritional Yeast a better substitute than other options for Vegemite?

Nutritional Yeast is one of the options SubSwap lists for Vegemite. The 'best' choice depends on your recipe — see the full list of Vegemite substitutes.

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