How Much Tempeh for 20g of Protein?
You need about 99 g of tempeh (3.5 oz), about 1/2 cup of tempeh, to get 20 g of protein.
That amount has 189 calories, 11 g of fat and 7.5 g of carbohydrates. Tempeh gets 39% of its calories from protein, at 20 g of protein per 100 g.
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How much tempeh for other protein targets
| Target | Weight | About | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 g protein | 99 g | 1/2 cup of tempeh | 189 |
| 30 g protein | 148 g | 1 cup of tempeh | 284 |
| 40 g protein | 197 g | 1 cup of tempeh | 379 |
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Tempeh: common questions
How much tempeh has 20g of protein?
About 99 g of tempeh (about 1/2 cup of tempeh) has 20 g of protein.
How many calories are in 20g of protein from tempeh?
Getting 20 g of protein from tempeh comes with 189 calories.
How much protein is in 100 g of tempeh?
100 g of tempeh has 20 g of protein.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 174272. Original description: Tempeh. Portion weights are USDA household measures.