Beans, tofu and legumes
How much protein is in tempeh?
Tempeh has 20.3 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 cup, 166 g) has 33.7 g of protein and 319 calories.
- Protein, 1 cup (166 g)
- 33.7 g
- Protein per 100 calories
- 10.6 g
Very high protein density
Protein in tempeh by portion
| Portion | Protein | Calories | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup (166 g) | 33.7 g | 319 | 12.6 g | 17.9 g |
| 100 g | 20.3 g | 192 | 7.6 g | 10.8 g |
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Nutrition per 100 g
- Calories
- 192
- Protein
- 20.3 g
- Carbs
- 7.6 g
- Fat
- 10.8 g
- Fibre
- –
- Sugar
- –
- Sodium
- 9 mg
Beans, tofu and legumes: most protein per calorie
- Firm tofu 11.5 g protein per 100 cal
- Edamame 9.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Lentils 7.8 g protein per 100 cal
- Kidney beans 6.9 g protein per 100 cal
- Black beans 6.7 g protein per 100 cal
- Chickpeas 5.4 g protein per 100 cal
FAQ
Is tempeh high in protein?
Yes. With 10.6 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 82% of the 106 foods we track.
How much protein is in 100 g of tempeh?
20.3 g, with 192 calories.
How much tempeh gives you 30 g of protein?
About 148 g, for roughly 284 calories. That's about 0.9 servings of 1 cup.
Where do these numbers come from?
USDA FoodData Central, entry 174272: "Tempeh" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.
Source
General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.