Brown Rice Protein
78.0gprotein / 100g380 cal · 3.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.6
Tempeh
19.0gprotein / 100g192 cal · 11.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.85
This isn't close. Brown Rice Protein packs 78.0g of protein per 100g against Tempeh's 19.0g — a 59.0g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.
Tempeh pulls ahead on protein quality specifically (DIAAS-adjusted, complete plant protein), even in categories where Brown Rice Protein wins on raw grams.
Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.
Brown Rice Protein's typical serving also delivers more leucine (1750mg vs Tempeh's 1450mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Brown Rice Protein wins clearly. Choose Tempeh instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Brown Rice Protein | Tempeh |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 78.0g | 19.0g |
| Calories | 380 | 192 |
| Fat | 3.0g | 11.0g |
| Carbs | 8.0g | 9.4g |
| Fiber | 2.0g | 9.0g |
| Quality score | 0.6 | 0.85 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 15 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, brown rice protein or tempeh?
Brown Rice Protein has 78.0g 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.