Cooked Chicken BreastVSFermented Tempeh

Comparing Chicken breast with Tempeh

Cooked Chicken Breast

Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Poultry Products USDA #331960
Top Protein
Protein32.1g
Cals
166
Fat
3.2g
Carbs
0.0g

Fermented Tempeh

Plant
May lack some essential amino acids. Good to pair with variety.
Legumes and Legume Products USDA #172467
Protein19.9g
Cals
195
Fat
11.4g
Carbs
7.6g

Key Differences

Protein Gap
12.2g
-38% difference
Calorie Gap
29
17% difference
Fat Gap
8.1g
Carb Gap
7.6g

Category Winners

💪
Most Protein
Per 100g serving
Cooked Chicken Breast
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Lowest Calories
For weight loss
Cooked Chicken Breast
Best Efficiency
Protein per calorie
Cooked Chicken Breast
Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14