Tempeh vs Bacon
Nutrition comparison per 100g · USDA SR Legacy & USDA SR Legacy
Tempeh, cooked is higher in more vitamins & minerals
Calories (kcal)
Tempeh 195
Bacon 309
Protein (g)
Tempeh 19.9
Bacon 11.7
Carbs (g)
Tempeh 7.62
Bacon 5.31
Fat (g)
Tempeh 11.4
Bacon 29.5
Fiber (g)
Tempeh —
Bacon 2.60
Quick answers
Which has more protein?
Tempeh, cooked — 19.9g vs 11.7g per 100g.
Which has fewer calories?
Tempeh, cooked — 195 vs 309 kcal per 100g.
Which is more nutrient-dense?
Tempeh, cooked scores higher in more vitamins and minerals per 100g, though both foods can be part of a healthy diet.
Full Nutrition Comparison
All values per 100g edible portion. Green = Food A higher · Blue = Food B higher
| Nutrient | Tempeh | Bacon | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | |||
| Energy | 195 kcal | 309 kcal | -37% |
| Macronutrients | |||
| Water | 59.6 g | 49.0 g | +22% |
| Protein | 19.9 g | 11.7 g | +70% |
| Total lipid (fat) | 11.4 g | 29.5 g | -61% |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 7.62 g | 5.31 g | +44% |
| Fiber, total dietary | — | 2.60 g | |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | |||
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 3.40 g | 4.62 g | -26% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 3.74 g | 7.09 g | -47% |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0 g | — | |
| Cholesterol | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamins | |||
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | — | 0 mg | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.054 mg | 4.40 mg | -99% |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.357 mg | 0.481 mg | -26% |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 2.13 mg | 7.56 mg | -72% |
| Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5) | 0.453 mg | 0.113 mg | +301% |
| Vitamin B-6 — Pyridoxine | 0.199 mg | 0.479 mg | -58% |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 21.0 ug | 42.0 ug | -50% |
| Folate, total (Vitamin B9) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Choline, total | — | 45.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B-12 — Cobalamin | 0.140 ug | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | — | 4.00 ug | |
| Carotene, beta | — | 53.0 ug | |
| Carotene, alpha | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | — | 6.90 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0 ug | 0 ug | = |
| Minerals | |||
| Calcium, Ca | 96.0 mg | 23.0 mg | +317% |
| Iron, Fe | 2.13 mg | 2.41 mg | -12% |
| Magnesium, Mg | 77.0 mg | 19.0 mg | +305% |
| Phosphorus, P | 253 mg | 70.0 mg | +261% |
| Potassium, K | 401 mg | 170 mg | +136% |
| Sodium, Na | 14.0 mg | 1465 mg | -99% |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.57 mg | 0.420 mg | +274% |
| Copper, Cu | 0.540 mg | 0.105 mg | +414% |
| Manganese, Mn | 1.28 mg | 0.205 mg | +527% |
| Selenium, Se | 0 ug | 7.40 ug | -100% |
| Other Nutrients | |||
| Energy | 817 kj | 1294 kj | -37% |
| Ash | 1.53 g | 4.50 g | -66% |
| Total Sugars | — | 0 g | |
| Folic acid (Vitamin B9 — synthetic) | 21.0 ug | 42.0 ug | -50% |
| Folate, DFE (Vitamin B9 — dietary folate equivalents) | 21.0 ug | 42.0 ug | -50% |
| Vitamin B-12, added | — | 0 ug | |
| Retinol | — | 0 ug | |
| Beta-carotene (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin A, IU | — | 88.0 IU | |
| Beta-cryptoxanthin (Provitamin A) | — | 0 ug | |
| Lycopene | — | 0 ug | |
| Vitamin E, added | — | 0 mg | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3 — total) | 0 IU | 0 IU | = |
| Vitamin K1 — Phylloquinone | — | 0 ug | |
| SFA 4:0 (Butyric acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 6:0 (Caproic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| SFA 8:0 (Caprylic acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 10:0 (Capric acid) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| SFA 12:0 (Lauric acid) | 0 g | 0.245 g | -100% |
| SFA 14:0 (Myristic acid) | 0.050 g | 0.163 g | -69% |
| SFA 15:0 (Pentadecanoic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| SFA 16:0 (Palmitic acid) | 2.20 g | 3.05 g | -28% |
| SFA 17:0 (Margaric acid) | 0.050 g | — | |
| SFA 18:0 (Stearic acid) | 0.800 g | 1.17 g | -32% |
| SFA 20:0 (Arachidic acid) | 0.100 g | — | |
| SFA 22:0 (Behenic acid) | 0.200 g | — | |
| SFA 24:0 (Lignoceric acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 14:1 (Myristoleic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| MUFA 16:1 (Omega-7, Palmitoleic acid) | 0.100 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 17:1 (Heptadecenoic acid) | 0.070 g | — | |
| MUFA 18:1 (Omega-9, Oleic acid family) | 3.47 g | 7.09 g | -51% |
| MUFA 20:1 (Omega-9, Gondoic / Gadoleic acid) | 0.100 g | 0 g | |
| MUFA 22:1 (Omega-9, Erucic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 2.64 g | 15.4 g | -83% |
| PUFA 18:2 (Omega-6, Linoleic acid) | 2.52 g | 13.8 g | -82% |
| PUFA 18:3 (Omega-3, Alpha-linolenic family) | 0.120 g | 1.69 g | -93% |
| PUFA 18:4 n-3 (Omega-3, SDA — Stearidonic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 20:3 (DGLA family — Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid) | 0 g | — | |
| PUFA 20:4 (Omega-6, Arachidonic acid family) | 0 g | 0 g | = |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (Omega-3, EPA — Eicosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (Omega-3, DPA — Docosapentaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (Omega-3, DHA — Docosahexaenoic acid) | — | 0 g | |
| Tryptophan (EAA) | — | 0.161 g | |
| Threonine (EAA) | — | 0.453 g | |
| Isoleucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.559 g | |
| Leucine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.914 g | |
| Lysine (EAA) | — | 0.727 g | |
| Methionine (EAA) | — | 0.146 g | |
| Cystine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.176 g | |
| Phenylalanine (EAA) | — | 0.611 g | |
| Tyrosine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.400 g | |
| Valine (EAA, BCAA) | — | 0.593 g | |
| Arginine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.875 g | |
| Histidine (EAA) | — | 0.299 g | |
| Alanine | — | 0.492 g | |
| Aspartic acid | — | 1.33 g | |
| Glutamic acid | — | 2.43 g | |
| Glycine (conditionally essential) | — | 0.473 g | |
| Proline (conditionally essential) | — | 0.643 g | |
| Serine | — | 0.626 g | |
| Alcohol, ethyl | — | 0 g | |
| Caffeine | — | 0 mg | |
| Theobromine | — | 0 mg | |
| Daidzein | 13.1 mg | 2.20 mg | +496% |
| Genistein | 21.1 mg | 5.66 mg | +273% |
| Isoflavones | |||
| Total isoflavones | 35.6 mg | 9.36 mg | +281% |
* All values per 100g edible portion. Source: USDA SR Legacy and USDA SR Legacy. Diff column shows percentage difference relative to Food B.
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