Calories in Tempeh: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
157 kcal (657 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 16/4.7/14 g
Serving (100 g) — 157 kcal (657 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: high
Is tempeh healthy?
Yes. On its nutrient profile, tempeh is a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Fiber: 6.2 g per serving — 25% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
- All green on the traffic light: 0.2 g sugar, 0.1 g salt and 0.6 g saturated fat per 100 g.
A typical serving is 100 g: 157 kcal, 16 g protein, 4.7 g fat and 14 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on September 30, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
Tempeh is fermented whole soybeans pressed into a firm cake, from Indonesia — denser than tofu and higher in protein.
How many calories in tempeh: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 157 kcal | 157 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 657 kJ | 657 kJ |
| Protein | 16 g | 16 g |
| Fat | 4.7 g | 4.7 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.6 g | 0.6 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 14 g | 14 g |
| incl. sugars | 0.2 g | 0.2 g |
| incl. fiber | 6.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g | 0.1 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g come from a single record of an open food composition table: ANSES Ciqual 2025 food composition table, code 20917, “Tempeh” — the measured composition of this exact food, not an average across tables. Rounded. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label; salt is sodium × 2.5. Table licenses are on the data sources page.
protein 47%fat 31%carbs 22%
Tempeh calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of tempeh has 236 calories and 200 g has 314. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 79 | 8.1 / 2.4 / 7.1 | 3.1 |
| 100 g — typical serving | 157 | 16 / 4.7 / 14 | 6.2 |
| 150 g | 236 | 24 / 7.1 / 21 | 9.3 |
| 200 g | 314 | 32 / 9.4 / 28 | 12 |
| 250 g | 393 | 40 / 12 / 35 | 16 |
| 300 g | 471 | 48 / 14 / 42 | 19 |
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Tempeh: more nutrition highlights
A 100 g serving provides 16 g of protein — about 29% of the 56 g daily reference for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult (0.8 g per kg).
How much movement is one serving?
A 100 g serving is 157 kcal — roughly 51 min of easy walking or 20 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Tempeh: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: tempeh already gets grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 0.2 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 0.6 g (over 5 g) and salt 0.1 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 100 g, a typical serving of tempeh.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempeh | A | 157 | 16 | 6.2 |
| Chickpeas | A | 164 | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| Pinto Beans | A | 143 | 9 | 9 |
| Pasta | A | 135 | 5 | 1.8 |
Tempeh vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Rice | 123 | 2.7 / 1 / 26 |
| Whole Wheat Pasta | 124 | 5.3 / 0.5 / 29 |
| White Rice | 130 | 2.7 / 0.3 / 28 |
| Black Beans | 132 | 8.9 / 0.5 / 24 |
| Jasmine Rice | 143 | 2.4 / 0.8 / 32 |
| Tempeh | 157 | 16 / 4.7 / 14 |
| Mac and Cheese | 190 | 8 / 8 / 22 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of tempeh?
100 g of tempeh has 157 calories, with 16 g protein, 4.7 g fat and 14 g carbohydrates (6.2 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of tempeh?
A 100 g serving has 157 calories: 16 g protein, 4.7 g fat and 14 g carbs.
What are the macros of tempeh?
Per 100 g: 16 g protein, 14 g carbs and 4.7 g fat. By calories that's about 47% protein, 22% carbs and 31% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of tempeh?
About 51 min of easy walking or 20 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 157 calories in a 100 g serving.
How much fiber is in tempeh?
100 g of tempeh has 6.2 g of fiber — 25% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.