Edamame vs Soybeans (Cooked)
Calories, macronutrients and nutrition facts compared side by side (per 100g).
Nutrition Comparison
| Per 100g | Edamame | Soybeans (Cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121kcal | 173kcal |
| Protein | 11.9g | 16.6g |
| Carbs | 8.9g | 9.9g |
| Fat | 5.2g | 9g |
| Fiber | 5.2g | 6g |
| Sugar | 2.2g | 3g |
| Sodium | 6mg | 1mg |
Green marks the more favorable value (fewer calories/sugar/sodium, more protein/fiber).
Key Takeaways
- Edamame has 52 fewer calories per 100g than Soybeans (Cooked) (43% less).
- Soybeans (Cooked) delivers more protein (16.6g vs 11.9g per 100g).
- Soybeans (Cooked) has more fiber (6g vs 5.2g).
- Edamame contains less fat (5.2g vs 9g).
- Edamame has less sugar (2.2g vs 3g).
Edamame
Edamame (young soybeans) is one of the few plant foods with a complete amino acid profile. It packs nearly 12g of protein and 5g of fiber per 100g, plus folate, vitamin K, and iron. Its low calorie density makes it a strong satiating snack.
View Edamame nutrition →Soybeans (Cooked)
Soybeans are unusual among legumes for being a complete protein (they contain all nine essential amino acids), and they pack 16g of protein per 100g plus fiber, iron and isoflavones. They are the base for tofu, tempeh and edamame.
View Soybeans (Cooked) nutrition →Track Edamame & Soybeans (Cooked) in Kairo
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