Calorie comparison
Tempeh vs Tofu
Per 100 grams, tofu is the lighter choice by 48 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 | Tempeh | Tofu |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 192 | 144 |
| Protein | 20 g | 15 g |
| Carbs | 8 g | 3.9 g |
| Fat | 11 g | 8.7 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
🧊 Tempeh
1/2 cup (84 g)
161 cal
16.8 g protein · 6.7 g carbs · 9.2 g fat
🧊 Tofu
1/2 cup (126 g)
181 cal
18.9 g protein · 4.9 g carbs · 11 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, tempeh or tofu?
Per 100 g, tempeh has 192 calories and tofu has 144. Tofu is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, tempeh or tofu?
Tempeh has 20 g of protein per 100 g; tofu has 15 g. Tempeh wins on protein.
Is tempeh or tofu 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 tofu — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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