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Head to headTempeh vs Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set)
Fermented against plain — the soy showdown.
Tempeh takes it, 56 to 49. A 7-point gap. Fermented, fibrous, and nearly complete. The thinking person's soy. Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set)’s case: The calcium-set kind is basically a calcium supplement that happens to contain protein.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Tempeh per 100g | Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set) per 100g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 193 | 76 ● |
| Protein | 19g ● | 8g |
| Total Fat | 11g | 4.8g ● |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2g | 0.7g ● |
| Dietary Fiber | 9g ● | 0.3g |
| Sodium | 9mg | 7mg ● |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 412mg ● | 121mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Tempeh wins
- Tempeh has 11.8x the fiber of Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set) per 100 calories.
- Tempeh has less sodium per 100 calories (Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set) has more).
Where Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set) wins
- No decisive edge — Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set) keeps it close everywhere.
Questions
Is Tempeh healthier than Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set)?
By our scoring, Tempeh grades higher (56 vs 49). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Tempeh or Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set)?
Tempeh: 9.8g per 100 calories. Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set): 10.5g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Tempeh vs Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set)?
Tempeh: 193 calories per 100g. Tofu (Firm, Calcium-Set): 76 calories per 100g.