Is edamame a good source of protein?

Yes, edamame is a complete protein and offers all essential amino acids.

How do you prepare garlic butter edamame?

Simply steam the edamame and toss with melted garlic butter.

No, only the beans inside the pods are edible.

Fat

Tender edamame tossed in savory garlic butter, a protein-rich snack perfect for any time of day.

Per 100 g

160 kcal

1 cup

248 kcal

(155 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
12 g / 100g	10 g / 100g	6 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 34% · Carbs 28% · Fat 38%

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

1 cup (155 g, 248 kcal) is 12% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup takes about 60 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Garlic Butter Edamame is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 480 kcal per 100 g.

Nutrition data updated June 13, 2026.

7/10

Moderate in calories but packed with protein, making it a filling snack option.

Is edamame a good source of protein?: Yes, edamame is a complete protein and offers all essential amino acids.
How do you prepare garlic butter edamame?: Simply steam the edamame and toss with melted garlic butter.
Can I eat edamame pods?: No, only the beans inside the pods are edible.

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