Cooked Chicken ThighVSFermented Tempeh

Comparing Chicken thigh with Tempeh

Cooked Chicken Thigh

Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Poultry Products USDA #172853
Top Protein
Protein24.6g
Cals
176
Fat
8.6g
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
4.6g
-19% difference
Calorie Gap
19
11% difference
Fat Gap
2.8g
Carb Gap
7.6g

Category Winners

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