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Calories in Tempeh

217kcal

Per 4 oz (113g)

Protein

22.6g

Carbs

10.2g

Fat

12.4g

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Tempeh — fermented soybean cake, denser than tofu, nuttier flavor.

More protein and fewer carbs than tofu. Fermentation makes it more digestible than other plant proteins.

Best for

  • higher-fat protein meals — 20g protein with 11g fat / 100g
  • people who under-eat fat and bounce off super-lean diets

Watch out

  • double-counting oil or butter you already logged separately
  • assuming “protein” means low calorie — fat drives energy density here

How to log it

Log the cut/state you actually have (skin-on, marbled, etc.). 4 oz (~113g) is the practical unit in the app.

Where it fits the day

Works when the rest of the day is lighter on oils and nuts. Watch the weekly fat budget, not just the meal selfie.

Cooked, grilled, fried & breaded

Fat already drives density for tempeh. Extra oil or breading still moves the log — typical kcal per 100g:

Method
Typical kcal / 100g
Why it moves
Grilled / baked (as logged)
~192
Matches the page numbers
Pan-fried with added oil
~211–240
Do not double-count butter already in the cut
Breaded & fried
~259–326
Breading + oil on top of fish/meat fat
Restaurant glazed / sauced
~221–278
Sweet or creamy finishes

These are typical ranges, not lab measurements. Restaurant recipes, oils, and sauces vary — treat them as logging estimates and edit if your plate looks heavier.

Common serving sizes

Serving
Calories
Protein
Carbs
Fat
4 oz (113g)
217
22.6g
10.2g
12.4g
1 cup (166g)
319
33.2g
14.9g
18.3g

Per 100g: 192 kcal · 20g P · 9g C · 11g F

Pairs well with