Tempura has an estimated glycemic index of 50 (range 44 to 56), which is low, and a glycemic load of 8 per serving (low). NutriOptio estimates one serving (100 g) at 150 calories, with 2 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate and 8 g fat.
Japanese cuisine · Contains Gluten · Vegetarian · Vegan. Serving: 100 g.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 16 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Typical ingredients: Wheat flour, cornstarch, cold water, ice, vegetables (such as sweet potato, zucchini, bell pepper), salt, baking powder, oil (for frying)
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calpis | 6 | 50 |
| Natto | 2 | 200 |
| Chawanmushi | 1 | 150 |
| Tofu Steak | 1 | 150 |
| Yakitori | 1 | 250 |
NutriOptio estimates 150 calories in one serving (100 g) of a typical tempura recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 8, which is low (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical tempura B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical tempura in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
