VEGEMITE - 145 gram tube

VEGEMITE - 145 gram tube
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Weight: 325.00 Gram.

VEGEMITE - Australia’s favourite spread - now in 145 gram tubes


Nutritional Facts


The original recipe of Vegemite as a concentrated yeast extract has remained virtually unchanged for 80 years.

Yeast is known as a natural source of the vitamin B complex which includes thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, p-amino benzoic acid and several other compounds.

Yeast extract is four or five times more concentrated than yeast, making it one of the richest known sources of the vitamin B group. In addition to being rich in vitamin B, yeast extract also contains other essential nutrients – all of which make Vegemite an excellent addition to the family diet.

A single serving of Vegemite (5g) on a slice of bread provides a large percentage of your daily vitamin B requirements:
% Proportion of Recommended
  Daily Intake (RDI) Per 5g Per 100g
Thiamine 550 µg (50% RDI) 11.0 mg
Niacin 2500 µg (25% RDI) 50.0 mg
Riboflavin 430 µg (25% RDI) 8.6 mg
Folate 100 µg (50% RDI)** 2000 µg
**Recommended Dietary Intake for adults is 400µg or for women during pregnancy, 600µg (NHMRC 2006). It is important to maintain a varied diet
Thiamine(B1) plays an essential part in converting carbohydrates to energy, as well as being important for growth and normal functioning of the nervous system and heart.

Riboflavin (B2) is also important for the release of energy from foods, in particular protein metabolism. Riboflavin is essential for the development and repair of tissues, including the skin and eyes as well as being necessary for growth.

Niacin (B3) is necessary for normal energy metabolism and blood health.

Folate is essential for the formation of red blood cells and the production of enzymes and other body proteins. Folate also plays a vital role in the growth of a developing embryo. Research has revealed that the risk of having a baby with a neural tube defect can be reduced up to 70% if women increase their intake of folate prior to and during pregnancy.(NHMRC 2006)

Low in fat and kilojoules
Vegemite is virtually fat free and low in kilojoules, supplying only 40kj per teaspoon and less than 1g of fat per 100g.
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