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Tempeh calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of tempeh contains 192 calories, with 20.3 g of protein, 7.6 g of carbohydrate and 10.8 g of fat. Most of its calories come from fat.
Tempeh is whole soybeans fermented into a sliceable cake — denser, nuttier and more calorific than tofu because nothing is diluted away. Its 19 g of protein per 100 g arrives with fibre tofu lacks. It absorbs marinades slowly, so slice thin; pan-fried, count the oil as its own ingredient.
Where the calories come from
Protein 39% Carbs 15% Fat 46%
How tempeh compares
Per 100 g, against the closest legumes in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempeh | 192 kcal | 20.3 g | 7.6 g | 10.8 g |
| Tempeh, cooked | 195 kcal | 19.9 g | 7.6 g | 11.4 g |
| Meatless meatballs | 197 kcal | 21 g | 8 g | 9 g |
| Vegetarian meatloaf | 197 kcal | 21 g | 8 g | 9 g |
| Meatless luncheon slices | 189 kcal | 17.8 g | 4.4 g | 11.1 g |
Nutrition facts for tempeh
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per ½ cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 192 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 20.3 g | 17 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 6 g |
| Fat | 10.8 g | 9 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 2 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in tempeh
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Copper | 0.56 mg | 62% |
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | 57% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 266 mg | 21% |
| Magnesium | 81 mg | 19% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22 mg | 13% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common tempeh servings
How many calories in a portion of tempeh — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 192 kcal | 20 g | 8 g | 11 g |
| 1 cup (166 g) | 319 kcal | 34 g | 13 g | 18 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tempeh?
Tempeh has 192 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of ½ cup (83 g) has about 159 calories.
How much protein is in tempeh?
Tempeh contains 20.3 g of protein per 100 g, or about 17 g per ½ cup.
Is tempeh low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Tempeh has 7.6 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is tempeh a good source of protein?
Tempeh provides 20.3 g of protein per 100 g — about 39% of its calories come from protein.
Are these tempeh calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #174272 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
