Calories in tempeh (cooked)
Calories, protein, carbohydrate and fat per 100 g and per serving, from the USDA reference database — plus what actually changes the number on your plate.
Short answer
100 g of tempeh (cooked) contains 195 kcal, with 19.9 g of protein, 7.6 g of carbohydrate and 11.4 g of fat.
A typical serving — 1 cup, about 166 g — is roughly 324 kcal.
That is a moderate calorie density, in the same range as cooked grains and lean meat.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 cup (166 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 195 kcal | 324 kcal |
| Protein | 19.9 g | 33.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g | 12.6 g |
| Fat | 11.4 g | 18.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.4 g | 5.6 g |
| Sodium | 14 mg | 23 mg |
| Potassium | 401 mg | 666 mg |
| Calcium | 96 mg | 159 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 3.5 mg |
| Water | 60 g | 99 g |
Calories per serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 166 g | 324 | 33.1 g | 12.6 g | 18.9 g |
| 1 piece | 100 g | 195 | 19.9 g | 7.6 g | 11.4 g |
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Calories by weight
Use this table when you know the weight but not the serving:
| Amount | Calories | Protein | Carbohydrates | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 g | 49 | 5 g | 1.9 g | 2.8 g |
| 50 g | 98 | 10 g | 3.8 g | 5.7 g |
| 100 g | 195 | 19.9 g | 7.6 g | 11.4 g |
| 150 g | 293 | 29.9 g | 11.4 g | 17.1 g |
| 200 g | 390 | 39.8 g | 15.2 g | 22.8 g |
| 250 g | 488 | 49.8 g | 19.1 g | 28.5 g |
| 300 g | 585 | 59.7 g | 22.9 g | 34.1 g |
Where the calories come from
Calories come from three macronutrients: protein and carbohydrate at 4 kcal per gram, fat at 9 kcal per gram. For tempeh (cooked) the split is:
- Protein: 19.9 g × 4 = 80 kcal — 37% of calories
- Carbohydrates: 7.6 g × 4 = 30 kcal — 14% of calories
- Fat: 11.4 g × 9 = 102 kcal — 48% of calories
- The energy in tempeh (cooked) is spread fairly evenly across protein, carbohydrate and fat.
- With 19.9 g of protein per 100 g it counts as a high-protein food.
- That is 10.2 g of protein per 100 kcal — a useful number when protein is your target.
- For 200 kcal you can eat about 105 g.
What actually changes the number
Tempeh is 195 kcal per 100 g with 20 g of protein — twice tofu's protein and density, because the whole soybean is fermented rather than pressed from soy milk. A 100 g serving is a substantial protein portion.
How accurate are these numbers?
The values on this page are reference averages from the USDA FoodData Central database (SR Legacy release), measured on samples of tempeh as sold and prepared in the United States. Your portion will differ: produce varies by variety and ripeness, meat by cut and trim, and anything cooked by the fat and water it gained or lost.
For most foods the per-100 g figure is reliable to within about 10%. The larger uncertainty is almost always the weight of what is on your plate and the cooking fat you cannot see — the two things worth checking before you worry about the database.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 100 g of tempeh?
100 g of tempeh (cooked) contains 195 kcal (19.9 g protein, 7.6 g carbohydrate, 11.4 g fat), according to USDA reference data.
How many calories are in a serving of tempeh?
A typical serving of tempeh — 1 cup, about 166 g — has roughly 324 kcal. Weigh your own portion once to see how it compares; serving sizes vary more than the food does.
How much protein is in tempeh?
Tempeh (cooked): 19.9 g of protein per 100 g, which is high. Foods above about 15–20 g per 100 g, or where protein supplies a third or more of the calories, are usually considered high-protein.
What amount of tempeh equals 200 kcal?
At 195 kcal per 100 g, about 105 g of tempeh equals 200 kcal.
Can I track tempeh by taking a photo?
Yes. A photo calorie app like Wellix identifies tempeh on the plate and estimates the portion from the image. The estimate is most accurate when you confirm the weight or the count, and tell the app about anything the camera cannot see — cooking oil, butter, dressings and sauces.
Source
Nutrition data: U.S. Department of Agriculture, FoodData Central — SR Legacy, FDC ID 172467: "Tempeh, cooked". Values are per 100 g of edible portion. Serving weights are USDA household measures or typical retail sizes; check the label where one exists. View the USDA record.
Wellix provides general nutrition information and is not medical advice. Nutrition values are reference averages and individual foods vary. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before making significant dietary changes.
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