Tempeh BLT (TLT)⏱ 15 min total

Tempeh BLT (TLT)

Per 1 serving · 177 g · 6 ingredients

Calories
524
26%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    9.8g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    28g
    21% of calories
  • Fat
    43g
    72% of calories
Portion

At a glance

One serving of Tempeh BLT (TLT) (177 g) has 524 calories, with 9.8 g of protein, 28 g of carbohydrates and 43 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (72% of calories). It is high in Vitamin E (63% DV), Vitamin K (39% DV) and thiamine (94% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 27% and 21% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
297cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.9g
Net carbs
23g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
4.8g
3.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin E63%
  • Vitamin K39%
  • Thiamine94%
  • Niacin27%
  • Vitamin B620%
  • Iron28%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber17%
  • Vitamin A14%
  • Riboflavin (B2)15%
  • Folate (B9)18%
  • Calcium11%
  • Magnesium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium27%
  • Saturated fat21%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 10 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    Toast the whole-wheat bread until golden and crispy.

  2. 2

    Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Cook the tempeh bacon until lightly browned, about 2 to 4 minutes per side.

  3. 3

    Spread mayonnaise on one side of each bread slice. Layer lettuce, a tomato slice, and the tempeh bacon on the mayonnaise side of one bread slice. Top with the remaining tomato slice and lettuce. Cover with the remaining slice of bread, mayonnaise-side down.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (177 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A122 μg
14%
Vitamin C6 mg
7%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E10 mg
63%
Vitamin K47 μg
39%
Thiamine1 mg
94%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
15%
Niacin4 mg
27%
Vitamin B60.3 mg
20%
Folate (B9)70 μg
18%
Vitamin B120 μg
1%
Pantothenic acid0.5 mg
9%
Choline32 mg
6%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium107 mg
11%
Iron2 mg
28%
Potassium331 mg
7%
Magnesium54 mg
13%
Phosphorus151 mg
22%
Zinc1 mg
11%
Copper0.2 mg
20%
Manganese1 mg
58%
Selenium16 μg
29%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)1 g—
Alpha carotene40 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene1,420 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride1 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid2 g—
Glycine0.2 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lycopene1,029 μg—
Lysine0.3 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats23 g—
Phenylalanine0.3 g—
Polyunsaturated fats13 g—
Proline0.5 g—
Retinol1 μg—
Serine0.3 g—
Starch16 g—
Sucrose0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 31 g—
Total omega 68 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 524 calories

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

  • 99min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 63min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 44min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 74min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Tempeh BLT (TLT)?

One serving of Tempeh BLT (TLT) (1 serving) has 524 calories, which works out to 297 calories per 100 g. That is about 26% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Tempeh BLT (TLT) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 9.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Tempeh BLT (TLT) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 21% 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 BLT (TLT)?

610 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Tempeh BLT (TLT)?

3.8 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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