Calories in Tempeh

Tempeh has about 58 calories per 1 slice (30 g), with 6.1 g protein, 2.3 g carbs and 3.2 g fat. Per 100 g it has 192 kcal.

Featured in: High-Protein Vegetarian Foods

High proteinGood fibre source
58kcal
Calories · 1 slice (30 g)
6.1g
Protein · 1 slice (30 g)
2.3g
Carbs · 1 slice (30 g)
3.2g
Fat · 1 slice (30 g)
Carbs 14%Protein 39%Fat 47%share of calories

Tempeh calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 slice (30 g)58 kcal6.1 g2.3 g3.2 g
1 serving (85 g)163 kcal17.3 g6.5 g9.2 g
1 katori (100 g)192 kcal20.3 g7.6 g10.8 g
100 g192 kcal20.3 g7.6 g10.8 g

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Tempeh nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 slice (30 g)
Calories192 kcal58 kcal
Protein20.3 g6.1 g
Carbohydrates7.6 g2.3 g
Fat10.8 g3.2 g
Fibre4.5 g1.3 g
Sugar0 g0 g
Sodium9 mg3 mg
Calcium111 mg33 mg
Iron2.7 mg0.8 mg
Potassium412 mg124 mg
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central. Values are for the ready-to-eat form unless the name says raw or dry, and vary with recipe, oil and portion.

Coach's take: is Tempeh healthy?

  • ●Tempeh is moderately calorie-dense at 192 kcal per 100 g. About 14% of its calories come from carbs, 39% from protein and 47% from fat.
  • ●For fat loss the protein helps keep you full and protects muscle while you're in a calorie deficit. Just watch the cooking oil.

To burn it off: 1 slice (30 g) (58 kcal) takes about 12 min of brisk walking or 5 min of running for a 70 kg adult.

Tempeh: frequently asked questions

How many calories are in one serving of Tempeh?

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One serving of Tempeh, 1 slice (30 g), has roughly 58 calories, with 6.1 g protein, 2.3 g carbohydrates, 3.2 g fat and 1.3 g fibre.

How many calories are in 100 g of Tempeh?

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100 g of Tempeh has 192 kcal, with 20.3 g protein, 7.6 g carbs, 10.8 g fat, 4.5 g fibre and 0 g sugar.

How much protein is in Tempeh?

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Tempeh has 20.3 g protein per 100 g (6.1 g in 1 slice (30 g)). Protein provides about 39% of its calories.

Is Tempeh good for weight loss?

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It can be. It gets 39% of its calories from protein, which keeps you full and protects muscle in a calorie deficit. Keep the added oil low.

How long does it take to burn off one serving of Tempeh?

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Burning roughly 58 kcal takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 70 kg adult. It takes longer if you're lighter and less time if you're heavier.

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