Plant-based

How much protein is in edamame?

One cup of edamame (155 g) has about 17 g of protein. Per 100 g, that is 11 g.

Edamame are young soybeans, a plant protein you can snack on straight from the pod.

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Edamame

17 gprotein per cup

Protein in edamame by portion

PortionProtein
cup (155 g)17 g
100 g11 g

Typical values. Brands and recipes vary, so check the label when you have one.

How edamame compares

Edamame ranks #35 of 44 common high-protein foods by protein per 100 g. Here it is next to similar foods:

How much edamame to hit your target

273 gof edamame gives you 30 g of protein, a typical meal
14%of a 126 g daily target in one cup of edamame
9%of a 126 g daily target in 100 g

126 g is the target for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult who wants to build muscle. Your number depends on your weight and goal: calculate your daily protein.

Questions about protein in edamame

How much protein is in one cup of edamame?

One cup of edamame (155 g) has about 17 g of protein. Per 100 g, edamame has 11 g.

Is edamame high in protein?

It is a good source. Edamame has 11 g of protein per 100 g, which ranks #35 of the 44 foods in our list. It works well alongside a richer protein source.

How much edamame do I need for 30 g of protein?

About 273 g, or about 2 cups, gives you 30 g of protein, a typical amount for one meal.

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