Calorie comparison
Macadamia Nuts vs Tempeh
Per 100 grams, tempeh is the lighter choice by 526 calories, while tempeh delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Macadamia Nuts | Tempeh |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 718 | 192 |
| Protein | 8 g | 20 g |
| Carbs | 14 g | 8 g |
| Fat | 76 g | 11 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🌰 Macadamia Nuts
1 oz (28 g)
201 cal
2.2 g protein · 3.9 g carbs · 21.3 g fat
🧊 Tempeh
1/2 cup (84 g)
161 cal
16.8 g protein · 6.7 g carbs · 9.2 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, macadamia nuts or tempeh?
Per 100 g, macadamia nuts has 718 calories and tempeh has 192. Tempeh is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, macadamia nuts or tempeh?
Macadamia Nuts has 8 g of protein per 100 g; tempeh has 20 g. Tempeh wins on protein.
Is macadamia nuts or tempeh better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward tempeh — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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