FiberKit
How much fiber is in tempeh?
6 gfiber in 3 oz (84 g)
That’s 21% of the Daily Value, which makes it high in fiber by the FDA’s label rule (20% or more per serving).
- Per serving
- 6 g
- Daily Value
- 21%
- Per 100 g
- 7.1 g
- In beans and legumes
- #12 of 22
Soluble and insoluble fiber
Soluble 1.2 g (21%)Insoluble 4.7 g (79%)
Soluble fiber turns to gel and helps with cholesterol and blood sugar. Insoluble fiber adds bulk and keeps you regular.
Counts toward your 20 plants a week in FiberKit. Soybeans, edamame and firm tofu count as the same plant.
Compared with other beans and legumes
| # | Food | Serving | Fiber | % DV | Soluble · insoluble |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Navy beans½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| 2 |  Adzuki beans½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| 3 |  Split peas½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 8.1 g | 29% | No split data |
| 4 |  Lentils½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 7.8 g | 28% | |
| 5 | Pinto beans½ cup, cooked | ½ cup, cooked | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| 12 |  Tempeh3 oz | 3 oz | 6 g | 21% |
Questions
How much fiber is in tempeh?
Tempeh has 6 g of fiber in 3 oz (84 g), 21% of the Daily Value. That’s 7.1 g of fiber per 100 g.
Is tempeh high in fiber?
Yes. One serving gives 21% of the Daily Value, and the FDA counts 20% or more per serving as high in fiber.
Is the fiber in tempeh soluble or insoluble?
Both. A serving has 1.2 g of soluble and 4.7 g of insoluble fiber, so it’s 21% soluble.
How does tempeh compare with other beans and legumes?
It ranks #12 of 22 beans and legumes in FiberKit by fiber per serving. Navy beans leads with 9.6 g in ½ cup, cooked.
Fiber: USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (label data), FDC ID 2596799. Values are for the serving shown and vary with variety and cooking.