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Lightlife Chickpea Tempeh 12/7 OZ [UNFI #25817]

Cultured organic chickpeas, water and organic brown rice make up this fermented tempeh. A 3 oz serving has 8 g protein and 7 g fiber.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo synthetic preservativesNo added nitritesNo phosphates
$50.09 7 oz (pack of 12) · lowest price at San Juan Islands Provisions
Price and stock checked Oct 30, 2026
Key nutrition facts
150caloriesPer serving · 3 oz (84g)
Protein
8g▲
Fiber
7g▲
Added sugar
0g
Sodium
25mg
Saturated fat
0g▲
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Ingredients: Cultured organic chickpeas (organic chickpeas, lactic acid from plant sources), water, organic brown rice
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score ANOVA 1Unprocessed or minimally processedTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
91 / 100
Excellent Scored automatically
Weighted as plant-based alternativesHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 1 claim verified
Nutrition · counts 35%93
Ingredients · counts 20%100
Processing · counts 15%85
Sourcing · counts 15%85
Transparency · counts 15%85
Why it scores 91
Nutrition 93 · Compared with other plant-based foods: more fiber (7 g), less saturated fat (0 g), more protein (8 g); no added sugar per 3 oz
Ingredients 100 · 3 ingredients; no added sugar, seed oils, dyes or flagged additives
Processing 85 · Three ingredients; chickpeas are cultured and fermented
Sourcing 85 · USDA Organic; no farm or growing region named
Transparency 85 · Complete ingredient list and USDA Organic certification
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductionsNone: no added sugar, seed oils, dyes, sweeteners or flagged additives were found.
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Ingredients
Cultured organic chickpeas (organic chickpeas, lactic acid from plant sources) Water Organic brown rice
3 ingredients
Sourcing

Origin not disclosed on the product page.

Additives1 additive · no risk
Lactic acid (E270)AcidNo risk
Made by fermentation; considered safe.
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