Is Tempeh keto?
Tempeh is keto only in small portions: it has ~8 g of net carbs per 1 cup, against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs = total − fiber
8 g
per 1 cup
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Tempeh is moderate for keto with 8.6 grams of net carbs per serving, and while it's made from soybeans, it's generally considered acceptable in moderation.
Nutrition facts for tempeh
How many carbs are in tempeh?
Tempeh has ~19 g of carbs and ~8 g of net carbs per 1 cup (total carbs minus 10 g of fiber).
Why tempeh is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; tempeh has 8 g per 1 cup (19 g total − 10 g of fiber).
How much tempeh can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~97 g of tempeh. A better keto alternative is tofu.
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Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 5, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
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