Tempeh is denser than tofu — around 192 calories per 100g, but with 20g of protein in the same weight. The fermented soybean texture holds up well to grilling and crumbling. Compared to tofu, it's more calorie-dense but also brings more fiber and a heartier chew.
Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical tempeh serving translates in your tracker:
Point your iPhone camera at tempeh and SpotWell's on-device AI estimates the portion and macros in under a second — no manual entry, no barcode hunting.
Download on theApp StoreTempeh has approximately 192 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 1 cup (166g) — comes in at 319 calories.
20g of protein per 100g. That puts tempeh at roughly 10.4g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.
The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With SpotWell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in under a second. Adjust the value if it looks off.
It depends on your overall calorie target. Tempeh sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.