Are edamame beans healthy?

Yes, they are rich in protein and essential nutrients.

What can I use instead of soy sauce?

You can use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.

No, only the beans inside the pods are edible.

Snack

Sesame Soy Edamame features tender, steamed edamame beans seasoned with sesame and soy for a savory and nutritious snack.

Per 100 g

120 kcal

1/2 cup

90 kcal

(75 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
11 g / 100g	9 g / 100g	7 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 31% · Carbs 25% · Fat 44%

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

1/2 cup (75 g, 90 kcal) is 5% 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 22 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Sesame Soy Edamame is number 3 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 224 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Angry Potato Wedges	120	2.5 g
Bruschetta with Tomato and Basil	120	3 g
Sesame Soy Edamame	120	11 g
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta	130	4 g
Honey Mustard Chicken Wrap	250	20 g
Truffle Oil Popcorn	500	6 g

Nutrition data updated June 14, 2026.

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Are edamame beans healthy?: Yes, they are rich in protein and essential nutrients.
What can I use instead of soy sauce?: You can use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
Can I eat the pods?: No, only the beans inside the pods are edible.

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