Tempeh Bacon
Low GI
GL 0.3 per typical slice (30 g) · GL 1 per 100 g
- Excellent plant-based protein source
- High-heat frying reduces nutritional quality
Tempeh Bacon has a glycemic index of 15, the same as plain Tempeh (15). One typical slice (30 g) adds a glycemic load of 0.3.
Updated Mar 30, 2026 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Tempeh
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g
Tempeh - Fermented tempeh (replacing tofu) in broth-based curryGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g curry
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g smokedstrips
Smoked Tempeh - GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g steamed
Steamed tempeh - Tempeh lightly browned in avocado oilGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g friedminimal oil
- Tempeh slices marinated in herbs and spices, then bakedGI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g bakedmarinated
- GI 15 · GL 1 per 100 g unflavoredlow sodium
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 192 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 7.6 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0.5 g |
| Natural | 0.5 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g |
| Soluble | 1.6 g |
| Insoluble | 3.8 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Fat | 10.8 g |
| Saturated | 2.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 8.6 g |
| Sodium | 9 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- Excellent plant-based protein source
- Very low glycemic load and index
- Rich in dietary fiber
- High-heat frying reduces nutritional quality
- Potential formation of inflammatory fats
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Tempeh Bacon?
Tempeh Bacon has a glycemic index of 15 (Low). One typical slice (30 g) has a glycemic load of 0.3; per 100 g the glycemic load is 1.
Is Tempeh Bacon good for people with insulin resistance?
Tempeh Bacon has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Tempeh has the lowest glycemic load?
Tempeh Bacon has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Tempeh in this database (1 per 100 g).
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