What does 100 calories of tempeh look like?

100 calories =⅓ cup52 g · 1.8 oz
Medium calorie density1.92 kcal/g
Each 🟫 = one cup (~166.0 g). The last icon shows a part of one.
Food volume for 100 kcal

Tempeh has 192 calories per 100 g, so 100 calories is ⅓ cup of tempeh (52 g). It's one of the better protein sources per calorie here: 10.6 g of protein per 100 kcal.

Tempeh: 50 to 500 calories

CaloriesGramsOuncesCups
50 kcal26 g0.9 oz¼
100 kcal52 g1.8 oz⅓
200 kcal104 g3.7 oz⅔
300 kcal156 g5.5 oz1
500 kcal260 g9.2 oz1½

What's in 100 calories of tempeh

10.6 gprotein
4.0 gcarbs
5.6 gfat
0.0 gfiber

Protein 39% Carbs 15% Fat 47% of calories

Want more food for the same 100 calories?

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Compare with other protein foods

Food100 kcal isGrams
🟫 Tempeh⅓ cup52 g
🥚 Egg whites5¾ large egg whites192 g
⬜ Tofu (firm)1½ quarter blocks128 g
🦞 Lobster (cooked)¾ cup112 g
🫘 Refried beans½ cup111 g
🫘 Baked beans½ cup106 g
🦀 Crab (cooked)3⅔ oz103 g
🐟 Cod (cooked)½ fillet95 g
🦃 Turkey breast (deli)6 slices94 g
🐟 Canned tuna (in water)½ can86 g
🫘 Lentils (cooked)½ cup86 g
🍤 Shrimp (cooked)15 large shrimp84 g
🫛 Edamame (shelled)½ cup83 g

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Questions

How much is 100 calories of tempeh?

100 calories of tempeh is about 52 g (1.8 oz), or roughly ⅓ cup.

How many calories are in 100 g of tempeh?

192 calories per 100 g, according to USDA FoodData Central.

Is tempeh good for weight loss?

Medium calorie density (1.92 kcal per gram). Fine in sensible portions; easy to overeat if you don't measure. 100 calories also gives you 10.6 g of protein and 0.0 g of fiber.

How many calories are in one cup?

About 319 calories.

How many cups is 200 calories?

About ⅔ (104 g).

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Source: USDA FoodData Central, "Tempeh" (FDC ID 174272). Grams for 100 kcal = 100 ÷ calories per gram. Unit weight: USDA: 1 cup = 166.0 g. Real portions vary by size, variety and preparation. Updated 2026-10-23.