Nutrition facts · Beans, nuts and seeds
Calories in Tempeh
Tempeh has 192 calories per 100 g, and a 1 cup serving (166 g) has 319 calories. Most of those calories come from fat and protein: 100 g provides 10.8 g fat and 20.3 g protein, with only 7.6 g carbs.
Calories come from: Carbs 15% · Fat 47% · Protein 38%
Common servings
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per 100 g | 100 g | 192 kcal | 20.3 g | 7.6 g | 10.8 g |
| 1 cup | 166 g | 319 kcal | 33.7 g | 12.7 g | 17.9 g |
Full nutrition (Per 100 g)
| Calories | 192 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 20.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g |
| Fat | 10.8 g |
| of which saturated | 2.5 g |
| Sodium | 9 mg |
What changes the calories
- Pan-frying or deep-frying tempeh adds the calories of the oil it soaks up, and its firm, porous texture can absorb a fair amount.
- Marinades and glazes made with sugar, honey, maple syrup or oil raise the calories compared with plain tempeh.
- Steaming or simmering tempeh adds little or no calories, though it may change the weight slightly as it takes on water.
- Portions are easy to misjudge because tempeh is dense, so a cup of cubes weighs more than it looks.
Tips for logging it accurately
- Weigh tempeh straight from the package before cooking and log that weight as plain tempeh.
- Log any cooking oil, marinade or sauce as separate entries so the added calories aren't missed.
- Snap a photo of your tempeh dish in BerryFit to log it quickly, then adjust the portion to match what you weighed.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in a cup of tempeh?
A 1 cup serving of tempeh (166 g) has 319 calories, with 33.7 g protein, 17.9 g fat and 12.7 g carbs.
How much protein is in tempeh?
Tempeh has 20.3 g of protein per 100 g, which is why it's a popular plant-based protein source. A 1 cup serving provides 33.7 g.
Is tempeh higher in calories than tofu?
Tempeh is generally more calorie-dense than tofu because it's made from whole fermented soybeans pressed into a firm cake, while tofu holds more water. Tempeh has 192 calories per 100 g.
Does frying tempeh add calories?
Yes. Frying adds the calories of the oil the tempeh absorbs, so fried tempeh will have more calories than the same weight of steamed or baked tempeh made without oil.
Similar foods
Calories in common foodsValues per 100 g from USDA FoodData Central (Tempeh, FDC ID 174272); servings use USDA portion weights. Real foods vary by variety, ripeness and preparation.
The text on this page was written with the help of AI (Anthropic's Claude) and checked against the numbers in a separate review. The numbers themselves come only from USDA.
