Cooked ShrimpVSFermented Tempeh

Comparing Shrimp with Tempeh

Cooked Shrimp

Complete

Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.

Finfish and Shellfish Products• USDA #175180

Top Protein

Protein24.0g

Cals

Fat

0.3g

Carbs

0.2g

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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

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Key Differences

Protein Gap

4.1g

-17% difference

Calorie Gap

97% difference

Fat Gap

11.1g

Carb Gap

7.4g

Category Winners

💪

Most Protein

Per 100g serving

Cooked Shrimp

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Lowest Calories

For weight loss

Cooked Shrimp

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Best Efficiency

Protein per calorie

Cooked Shrimp

Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14