Is edamame a complete protein?

Yes, edamame contains all essential amino acids.

How do I cook edamame?

You can steam or boil them for a few minutes until tender.

They make a great appetizer or snack on their own!

Legumes

Tender edamame pods tossed in a spicy garlic sauce, perfect as a snack.

Pro 100 g

150 kcal

1/2 cup

113 kcal

(75 g)

Protein	Kohlenhydrate	Fett
12 g / 100g	10 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 32% · Carbs 26% · Fat 42%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1/2 cup (75 g, 113 kcal) is 6% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1/2 cup takes about 28 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Spicy Garlic Edamame is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 156 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

8/10

High in protein and fiber, ideal for weight loss.

Is edamame a complete protein?: Yes, edamame contains all essential amino acids.
How do I cook edamame?: You can steam or boil them for a few minutes until tender.
What can I serve with edamame?: They make a great appetizer or snack on their own!

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