Calories in 1/2 Cup of Tempeh

1/2 cup of tempeh (83 g) has 159 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 17 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 6.3 g of carbohydrates, a split of 39% protein, 47% fat and 15% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of tempeh has 80 and 3/4 cup of tempeh has 239 calories. Burning 159 calories takes about 28 minutes of brisk walking or 13 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Tempeh Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

159cal

in 1/2 cup of tempeh (83 g)

Protein17 g39% of calories

Fat9 g47% of calories

Carbs6.3 g15% of calories

8% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Tempeh calories by serving size

Common amounts of tempeh with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	96	10 g	5.4 g	3.8 g
1/2 cup	83 g	159	17 g	9 g	6.3 g
100g	100 g	192	20 g	11 g	7.6 g
4 oz	113 g	218	23 g	12 g	8.7 g
1 cup	166 g	319	34 g	18 g	13 g
200g	200 g	384	41 g	22 g	15 g

Tempeh vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other beans and legumes.

Cooked Tempeh195

Tempeh192

Firm Tofu144

Black Beans131

Soy Vermicelli126

Regular Tofu76

Soft Tofu61

Tempeh: common questions

How many calories are in 1/2 cup of tempeh?

1/2 cup of tempeh weighs about 83 g and has 159 calories.

How much protein is in 1/2 cup of tempeh?

1/2 cup of tempeh has 17 g of protein, which is 34% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of tempeh?

1/2 cup of tempeh has 6.3 g of carbohydrates.

How much tempeh is 100 calories?

100 calories of tempeh is 52 g, about 1/4 cup of tempeh.

More about tempeh

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 174272. Original description: Tempeh. Portion weights are USDA household measures.