Hemp Protein Powder
50.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 10.0g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.5
Tempeh
19.0gprotein / 100g192 cal · 11.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.85
Hemp Protein Powder is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 50.0g per 100g vs Tempeh's 19.0g, a 31.0g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Quality flips the other way, though: Tempeh has the stronger amino acid profile (DIAAS-adjusted, complete plant protein) versus Hemp Protein Powder's lit_estimate, lower protein density than other powders, modest lysine.
On price, Tempeh wins clearly — $$ against Hemp Protein Powder's $$$.
Tempeh's typical serving also delivers more leucine (1450mg vs Hemp Protein Powder's 1150mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Hemp Protein Powder wins clearly. Choose Tempeh instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Hemp Protein Powder | Tempeh |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 50.0g | 19.0g |
| Calories | 380 | 192 |
| Fat | 10.0g | 11.0g |
| Carbs | 30.0g | 9.4g |
| Fiber | 20.0g | 9.0g |
| Quality score | 0.5 | 0.85 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 15 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, hemp protein powder or tempeh?
Hemp Protein Powder has 50.0g of protein per 100g compared to Tempeh's 19.0g.
Which is lower in calories?
Tempeh is lower in calories per 100g, at 192 vs the other's 380.