Cooked Salmon (Atlantic)VSFermented Tempeh

Comparing Salmon with Tempeh

Cooked Salmon (Atlantic)

Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Finfish and Shellfish Products USDA #175168
Top Protein
Protein22.1g
Cals
206
Fat
12.3g
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
2.2g
-10% difference
Calorie Gap
11
-5% difference
Fat Gap
1.0g
Carb Gap
7.6g

Category Winners

💪
Most Protein
Per 100g serving
Cooked Salmon (Atlantic)
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Lowest Calories
For weight loss
Fermented Tempeh
Best Efficiency
Protein per calorie
Cooked Salmon (Atlantic)
Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14