Tempeh has 193 kcal per 100g, with 19 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.
Last updated: October 3, 2026 · Written and fact-checked by the Calorie Cal team.
Tempeh is a high-protein food: 36% of its calories come from protein.
Calculated with 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 kcal per gram of fat, so the total can differ slightly from the listed calories.
Tempeh comes from Indonesia and is made by fermenting whole cooked soybeans into a firm, sliceable cake with a nutty, earthy flavor. With about 19 g of protein per 100 g, it is denser and higher in protein than tofu. It soaks up marinades well and can be steamed, baked or crumbled into stir-fries; shallow-frying, while traditional, adds a lot of oil.
Typical portion: A typical 85 g serving works out to roughly 165 kcal and 16 g of protein.
Also known as: tempe, soy tempeh, fermented soybean cake, tempeh block
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 97 kcal | 9.5 g | 4.5 g | 5.5 g |
| 100 g | 193 kcal | 19 g | 9 g | 11 g |
| 150 g | 290 kcal | 28.5 g | 13.5 g | 16.5 g |
| 200 g | 386 kcal | 38 g | 18 g | 22 g |
| 250 g | 483 kcal | 47.5 g | 22.5 g | 27.5 g |
One serving (100g) is 10% of a 2,000 kcal day and 13% of a 1,500 kcal day. It also gives 19 g of protein, which is 19% of a 100 g daily protein target.
| Food | Serving | Calories | Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tempeh | 100g | 193 kcal | 19 g |
| Lean Beef | 100g | 184 kcal | 26 g |
| Skinless Chicken Thigh | 100g | 177 kcal | 24 g |
| Grilled Chicken Breast | 100g | 165 kcal | 31 g |
| Roasted Pork Tenderloin | 100g | 143 kcal | 26 g |
| Roasted Turkey Breast | 100g | 135 kcal | 30 g |
| Tofu | 100g | 76 kcal | 8 g |
Tempeh has 193 kcal per 100g. That serving also has 19 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.
Tempeh has 19 g of protein per 100g, so 36% of its calories come from protein.
No single food makes you gain or lose weight. Your total calories over the day and week do. Tempeh can fit a weight-loss diet when the portion fits your daily calorie target. At 193 kcal per 100 g it has a moderate calorie density.
It depends on your age, sex, height, weight and activity level. Most adults need somewhere between 1,600 and 3,000 kcal a day. Use the free calorie calculator to get your personal number.
Nutrition values are typical averages based on USDA FoodData Central and the Indian Food Composition Tables 2017 (ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition), with recipe-based estimates for mixed dishes.
Values are typical averages and vary by recipe, brand and portion size. For packaged foods, check the label. This page is general information, not medical advice.