Tempeh: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Beans and Legumes
Tempeh contains 192 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (166 g) provides about 319 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from fat, with 39% from protein and 15% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in legumes and legume products on FoodFactly, where the median is 127 kcal per 100 g across 312 foods.
100 g provides 62% of the Daily Value for copper, 57% of the Daily Value for manganese and 28% of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 192 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 10.8 g | 14% |
| Saturated fat C | 2.5 g | 13% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium M | 9 mg | 0.4% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.6 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein M | 20.3 g | 41% |
| Vitamin A ? | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.078 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.36 mg | 28% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 2.6 mg | 17% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.28 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Folate (B9) C | 24 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 0.08 µg | 3% |
| Calcium M | 111 mg | 9% |
| Iron M | 2.7 mg | 15% |
| Magnesium M | 81 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus M | 266 mg | 21% |
| Potassium M | 412 mg | 9% |
| Zinc M | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper M | 0.56 mg | 62% |
| Manganese M | 1.3 mg | 57% |
| Selenium M | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 39%
- Carbohydrates 15%
- Fat 47%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein20.3 gabove the median for legumes and legume products (median 8.9 g)
- Fat10.8 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 1.4 g)
- Saturated fat2.5 gin the top quarter of legumes and legume products (median 0.21 g)
- Sodium9 mgin the lowest quarter of legumes and legume products (median 41 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal10.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.3 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.19 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.8 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.88 g |
| Leucine M | 1.4 g |
| Lysine M | 0.91 g |
| Methionine M | 0.18 g |
| Cystine M | 0.19 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.89 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.66 g |
| Valine M | 0.92 g |
| Arginine M | 1.3 g |
| Histidine M | 0.47 g |
| Alanine M | 0.96 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.3 g |
| Glycine M | 0.75 g |
| Proline M | 1 g |
| Serine M | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (21)
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 4.1 g |
|---|---|
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.023 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 1.7 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.68 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 3.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0.25 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.034 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.056 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (2)
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
Other components (6)
| Water M | 59.7 g |
|---|---|
| Ash M | 1.6 g |
| Energy C | 803 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 0 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 24 µg |
Other forms of Tempeh
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempeh, cooked Cooked | 195 | 19.9 g | 7.6 g | 11.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon slices, meatless | 189 | 17.8 g | 4.4 g | 11.1 g |
| Frankfurter, meatless | 233 | 19.6 g | 7.7 g | 13.7 g |
| Chicken, meatless | 224 | 23.6 g | 3.6 g | 12.7 g |
| Vegetarian meatloaf or patties | 197 | 21 g | 8 g | 9 g |
| Meatballs, meatless | 197 | 21 g | 8 g | 9 g |
| Tofu, hard, prepared with nigari | 145 | 12.7 g | 4.4 g | 10 g |
| Soybean, curd cheese | 151 | 12.5 g | 6.9 g | 8.1 g |
| Sausage, meatless | 255 | 20.3 g | 8.1 g | 18.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tempeh?
100 g of tempeh has 192 kcal. 1 cup (166 g): about 319 kcal.
Is tempeh high in protein?
Tempeh contains 20.3 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 33.7 g in 1 cup (166 g). About 39% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other legumes and legume products, that is above the median (median 8.9 g).
How many carbs are in tempeh?
Tempeh has 7.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in tempeh?
Tempeh contains 10.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.5 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tempeh contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are copper (62% DV), manganese (57% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (28% DV), phosphorus (21% DV) and magnesium (19% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tempeh?
100 g contains 9 mg of sodium, 0.4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does tempeh have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, tempeh has 192 kcal, while tempeh, cooked has 195 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174272. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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