Tempeh vs Natto

Nutrition comparison per 100 g.

Tempeh 193 kcal Natto 212 kcal
Calories
193 kcal 212 kcal
Protein
18.5 g 17.7 g
Carbs
9.4 g 14.4 g
Fiber
~ 5.4 g
Sugars
~ 4.9 g
Fat
10.8 g 11.0 g
Sodium
9 mg 7 mg

Key takeaways

  • Tempeh has 9% fewer calories (193 kcal vs 212 kcal).
  • Tempeh has more protein (18.5 g vs 17.7 g).
  • Tempeh has more carbs (9.4 g vs 14.4 g).
  • Tempeh has more fat (10.8 g vs 11.0 g).
  • Natto has more sodium (7 mg vs 9 mg).
MacronutrientsTempehNatto
Calories 193 kcal 212 kcal
Protein 18.5 g 17.7 g
Total Fat 10.8 g 11.0 g
Total Carbohydrate 9.4 g 14.4 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 5.4 g
Total Sugars ~ 4.9 g
Water 59.7 g 55.0 g
CarbohydratesTempehNatto
Total Carbohydrate 9.4 g 14.4 g
Dietary Fiber ~ 5.4 g
Total Sugars ~ 4.9 g
Fats & Fatty AcidsTempehNatto
Total Fat 10.8 g 11.0 g
Saturated Fat 2.2 g 1.6 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3.0 g 2.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.8 g 6.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g 0.0 g
Omega-3 Fatty Acids 220.0 mg 734.0 mg
Omega-6 Fatty Acids 3,591.0 mg 5,476.0 mg
Protein & Amino AcidsTempehNatto
Protein 18.5 g 17.7 g
Histidine 466.0 mg 512.0 mg
Isoleucine 880.0 mg 931.0 mg
Leucine 1,430.0 mg 1,509.0 mg
Lysine 908.0 mg 1,145.0 mg
Methionine 175.0 mg 208.0 mg
Phenylalanine 893.0 mg 941.0 mg
Threonine 796.0 mg 813.0 mg
Tryptophan 194.0 mg 223.0 mg
Valine 920.0 mg 1,018.0 mg
Alanine 960.0 mg 798.0 mg
Arginine 1,252.0 mg 909.0 mg
Aspartic Acid 1,995.0 mg 1,956.0 mg
Cystine 193.0 mg 220.0 mg
Glutamic Acid 3,292.0 mg 3,337.0 mg
Glycine 754.0 mg 646.0 mg
Proline 1,030.0 mg 1,403.0 mg
Serine 1,019.0 mg 1,121.0 mg
Tyrosine 664.0 mg 556.0 mg
VitaminsTempehNatto
Vitamin A (RAE) 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin C 0.0 mg 13.0 mg
Vitamin D 0.0 mcg 0.0 mcg
Vitamin E ~ 0.0 mg
Vitamin K ~ 23.1 mcg
Thiamin (B1) 0.1 mg 0.2 mg
Riboflavin (B2) 0.4 mg 0.2 mg
Niacin (B3) 2.6 mg 0.0 mg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg 0.1 mg
Folate (B9) 24.0 mcg 8.0 mcg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg 0.0 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (B5) 0.3 mg 0.2 mg
Choline ~ 57.0 mg
MineralsTempehNatto
Calcium 111.0 mg 217.0 mg
Iron 2.7 mg 8.6 mg
Magnesium 81.0 mg 115.0 mg
Phosphorus 266.0 mg 174.0 mg
Potassium 412.0 mg 729.0 mg
Sodium 9.0 mg 7.0 mg
Zinc 1.1 mg 3.0 mg
Copper 0.6 mg 0.7 mg
Manganese 1.3 mg 1.5 mg
Selenium 0.0 mcg 8.8 mcg
SterolsTempehNatto
Cholesterol 0.0 mg 0.0 mg
OtherTempehNatto
Alcohol ~ 0.0 g
Caffeine ~ 0.0 mg
Theobromine ~ 0.0 mg
Ash 1.6 g 1.9 g

Frequently asked questions

Which has fewer calories, Tempeh or Natto?

Tempeh has fewer calories: 193 kcal for Tempeh vs 212 kcal for Natto per 100 g.

Which has more protein, Tempeh or Natto?

Tempeh has more protein: 18.5 g for Tempeh vs 17.7 g for Natto per 100 g.

Is Tempeh or Natto healthier?

Tempeh is lower in calories, and Tempeh is higher in protein. The healthier choice depends on your goals — compare the full breakdown above to decide.