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Tempeh — CookedS
Plant Proteins · #2 of 15

Tempeh

Cooked · Plant Proteins

56/100S tier
Calories193
Protein19g
Fiber9g
Sodium9mg
Sugar—g

Graded S — 56 out of 100, #2 of 15 plant proteins. Clean label carries the score (94/100); micronutrients drags it down (17/100).

The short version: Fermented, fibrous, and nearly complete. The thinking person's soy.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories193
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g14%
Saturated Fat 2.2g11%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 9mg0%
Dietary Fiber 9g32%
Protein 19g38%
Magnesium 81mg19%
Iron 2.7mg15%
Zinc 1.1mg10%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 56

Clean label ×1594
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×2074
Fiber ×1558
Protein ×3049
Micronutrients ×2017

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#2 of 15 in Plant Proteins. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Tempeh healthy?

It grades S — 56 out of 100, #2 of 15 plant proteins in our system. Fermented, fibrous, and nearly complete. The thinking person's soy.

How many calories are in Tempeh?

193 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Tempeh calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.