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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