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Tempeh
Nuts, Seeds & Legumes

Tempeh nutrition facts

Per 1 oz · 28 g

Calories
55
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    5.3g
    35% of calories
  • Carbs
    2.7g
    18% of calories
  • Fat
    3.1g
    47% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Tempeh (1 oz, 28 g) has 55 calories, with 5.3 g of protein, 2.7 g of carbohydrates and 3.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (47% of calories).

Per 100 g
193cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.7g
Net carbs
3g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Iron10%
  • Phosphorus11%
  • Copper18%
  • Manganese16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
8%
Niacin1 mg
5%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
5%
Folate (B9)7 μg
2%
Vitamin B120 μg
1%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium31 mg
3%
Iron1 mg
10%
Potassium117 mg
2%
Magnesium23 mg
5%
Phosphorus75 mg
11%
Zinc0.3 mg
3%
Copper0.2 mg
18%
Manganese0.4 mg
16%
Selenium0 μg
0%
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Arginine0.4 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Cystine0.1 g—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lysine0.3 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline0.3 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.3 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 55 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 10min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 7min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 5min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 8min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Tempeh?

One serving of Tempeh (1 oz) has 55 calories, which works out to 193 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Tempeh high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 35% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Tempeh keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 3 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Tempeh?

2.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

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