Tempeh nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Tempeh
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 15 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 2 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 192 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 8 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (166 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 7.6 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://core.ac.uk/reader/38935472?utm_source=linkout | 47 mg |
Tempeh calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 192 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 319 | 166 g |
Tempeh Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Tempeh Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.23mg of 1mg
20%
Vitamin B2:
1.1mg of 1mg
83%
Vitamin B3:
7.9mg of 16mg
50%
Vitamin B5:
0.83mg of 5mg
17%
Vitamin B6:
0.65mg of 1mg
50%
Folate:
72µg of 400µg
18%
Vitamin B12:
0.24µg of 2µg
10%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 41%
20.3 g of 50 g
20.3 g (41% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 17%
10.8 g of 65 g
10.8 g (17% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
7.6 g of 300 g
7.6 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
59.7 g of 2,000 g
59.7 g (3% of DV )
Other:
1.6 g
1.6 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
582mg of 280mg
208%
Threonine:
2388mg of 1,050mg
227%
Isoleucine:
2640mg of 1,400mg
189%
Leucine:
4290mg of 2,730mg
157%
Lysine:
2724mg of 2,100mg
130%
Methionine:
525mg of 1,050mg
50%
Phenylalanine:
2679mg of 1,750mg
153%
Valine:
2760mg of 1,820mg
152%
Histidine:
1398mg of 700mg
200%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
2.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
3.2 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
4.3 g
All nutrients for Tempeh per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% | 50% |
4.1 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 20g | 48% | 24% |
7.2 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 11g | 17% | 32% |
3.1 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Net carbs | 7.6g | N/A | 50% |
7.1 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 7.6g | 3% | 53% |
3.7 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Vitamin D | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Magnesium | 81mg | 19% | 17% |
1.7 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% | 20% |
1.1 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 412mg | 12% | 17% |
2.8 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 2.7mg | 34% | 25% |
Equal to Beef broiled
|
| Copper | 0.56mg | 62% | 19% |
3.9 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 10% | 51% |
5.5 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 38% | 20% |
1.5 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% | 86% |
54.4 times less than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Selenium | 0µg | 0% | 100% | |
| Manganese | 1.3mg | 57% | 30% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.08mg | 7% | 57% |
3.4 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.36mg | 28% | 20% |
2.8 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 2.6mg | 17% | 53% |
3.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.28mg | 6% | 75% |
4.1 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 17% | 47% |
1.8 times more than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 3% | 63% |
8.8 times less than Pork
|
| Folate | 24µg | 6% | 45% |
2.5 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Trans Fat | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
|
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% | 42% |
2.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3.2g | N/A | 42% |
3.1 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | N/A | 19% |
11 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.19mg | 0% | 66% |
1.6 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 0.8mg | 0% | 65% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0% | 64% |
Equal to Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1.4mg | 0% | 67% |
1.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 0.91mg | 0% | 72% |
2 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.18mg | 0% | 77% |
1.8 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.89mg | 0% | 59% |
1.3 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0% | 66% |
2.2 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.47mg | 0% | 69% |
1.6 times less than Turkey meat
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 192
% Daily Value*
17%
Total Fat
11g
12%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.39%
Sodium 9mg
2.5%
Total Carbohydrate
7.6g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
20g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
111mg
11%
Iron
2.7mg
34%
Potassium
412mg
12%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
ⓘ
Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
ⓘ
Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.