Edamame Beans — Nutrition, Calories & Diet Check
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Edamame Beans — 120 kcal, 11.0g protein and 9.0g carbs per 100g. Here's how it stacks up for keto, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free and vegan snacking, with full typical nutrition per 80g serving.
Nutrition: Edamame Beans (typical values)
| Per 100g | Per 80g serving | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 120 kcal | 96 kcal |
| Protein | 11.0g | 8.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.0g | 7.2g |
| of which sugars | 2.2g | 1.8g |
| Fat | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Fibre | 5.0g | 4.0g |
| Salt | 0.3g | 0.2g |
Typical values for generic edamame beans; brands vary — always check the label. For full per-food nutrition data see our sister site's calorie and nutrition checker.
How many calories are in Edamame Beans?
Edamame Beans has 120 kcal per 100g. A typical 80g serving works out to 96 kcal — about 5% of a 2,000 kcal reference daily intake. Pre-packed portions vary by brand, so check the pack for the exact serving size.
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Is Edamame Beans keto-friendly?
Yes. With 9.0g of carbohydrates per 100g (7.2g per typical serving), edamame beans fits comfortably within most ketogenic carb limits.
Is Edamame Beans a good source of protein?
Not especially. Edamame Beans provides 11.0g of protein per 100g — around 8.8g per serving — so treat it as an occasional snack rather than a protein source. If you're stocking up, a snack portion pot set makes it easy to keep portions in check.
Is Edamame Beans healthy?
Yes, reasonably so. Edamame Beans is low in sugar and low in salt. A typical 80g serving is 96 kcal — portion size is what usually decides whether a snack like this fits a healthy diet.
Sugar, salt and overall balance
Per UK traffic-light thresholds, edamame beans is low in sugar (2.2g/100g) and low in salt (0.3g/100g), with 5.0g of fibre. At 120 kcal per 100g, portion size decides whether it fits your day. Portion control helps more than anything — some snackers keep a set of digital kitchen scales to hand for exactly that reason.
Edamame Beans is closest in profile to scotch egg, but edamame beans carries more fibre (5.0g fibre vs 1.5g fibre for scotch egg).
Curious what's actually in this kind of snack? Check additives and E-numbers with the food ingredient checker, and if you're pregnant or storing leftovers, our food safety guide covers what's safe.
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Last updated: · Typical values; check product labels