Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)
One level US cup of textured vegetable protein weighs 96 g (3.4 oz). A tablespoon is 6 g. Per 100 g: 330 calories and 50 g protein.
Measures at a glance
| Measure | Grams | Ounces | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 teaspoon | 2 g | 0.07 oz | 6.6 | 1 g | 0.66 g | 0.02 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 6 g | 0.21 oz | 19.8 | 3 g | 2 g | 0.07 g |
| ¼ cup | 24 g | 0.85 oz | 79.2 | 12 g | 7.9 g | 0.29 g |
| ⅓ cup | 32 g | 1.1 oz | 106 | 16 g | 10.6 g | 0.38 g |
| ½ cup | 48 g | 1.7 oz | 158 | 24 g | 15.8 g | 0.58 g |
| 1 cup | 96 g | 3.4 oz | 317 | 48 g | 31.7 g | 1.2 g |
| 2 cups | 192 g | 6.8 oz | 634 | 96 g | 63.4 g | 2.3 g |
Nutrition
Bars show grams per 100 g. Calories come 58% from protein, 39% from carbs and 3% from fat.
Textured Vegetable Protein gets most of its calories from protein: about 58% from protein, 39% from carbs and 3% from fat. One cup (96 g) has 317 calories, 48 g protein and 16.3 g fiber.
How to measure
Spoon it into the cup and level without packing. These are light, so small mistakes change the macros a lot. A scale is best.
For this ingredient: Measure it dry. It roughly doubles in weight when soaked.
Tips from the kitchen
- Measure small amounts with a 0.1 g pocket scale for accurate macros.
- Store sealed in a cool, dry cupboard.
- Mix gently with liquid; overworking makes doughs tough.
Common questions
How many grams is 1 cup of textured vegetable protein?
One level US cup of textured vegetable protein weighs about 96 g (3.4 oz). Measure it dry. It roughly doubles in weight when soaked.
How many grams is 1 tablespoon of textured vegetable protein?
One level tablespoon weighs about 6 g, and one teaspoon about 2 g.
How much protein is in 100 g of textured vegetable protein?
100 g has 50 g protein, 33 g carbs, 1.2 g fat and 330 calories.