Calories in
tempeh
192 kcal per 100 g Tempeh contains 192 calories per 100 grams, or about 319 calories per cup. Per 100 g it provides 20.3 g protein, 7.6 g carbohydrate and 10.8 g fat.
By calories that splits 15% carbohydrate, 39% protein, 47% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup | 166.0 g | 319 | 33.7 g | 12.7 g | 17.9 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per cup
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per cup |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 192 kcal | 319 kcal |
| Protein | 20.3 g | 33.7 g |
| Total fat | 10.8 g | 17.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 4.2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.6 g | 12.7 g |
| Sodium | 9.0 mg | 14.9 mg |
| Potassium | 412.0 mg | 683.9 mg |
| Calcium | 111.0 mg | 184.3 mg |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0.0 µg | 0.0 µg |
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | 0.0 mg |
| Water | 59.7 g | 99.0 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 174272). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How tempeh compares
Among the 75 legumes and legume products items on this site, tempeh ranks 43 of 75 by calorie density, against a category average of 233 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 18% less calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 10.6 g of protein per 100 calories — a genuinely protein-dense food.
To burn off one cup (319 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 65 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in tempeh?
Tempeh contains 192 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 319 calories per cup. It also provides 20.3 g of protein, 7.6 g of carbohydrate and 10.8 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of tempeh?
By calories, tempeh is roughly 15% carbohydrate, 39% protein and 47% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off a cup?
About 65 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the tempeh I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within legumes and legume products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Tempeh". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.