Each pod of edamame typically encloses two to three plump beans. The Edamame pods are a straight to slightly curved shape with pointed ends.
Additionally, the light green pods are wrapped in a fine layer of fuzz and are tightly sealed, creating a bumpy appearance where the pods cling to the silhouette of the bean.
The oval beans are revealed when the pods are opened, showing a smooth, pale green, and slippery surface in a non-overlapping pattern.
The beans develop a chewy, dense, and soft texture when they’re cooked (usually steamed or boiled).
Edamame has a sweet, nutty flavor with a slight grassy undertone. Only the beans are edible and the pods should be thrown away.
Scientific name of Edamame / Soybeans
Glycine Max
Other names of Edamame / Soybeans
- Soybean
- Beer bean
- Green soybean
- Mukimame
- Soyabean
Nutrition facts of Edamame / Soybeans
*Serving size = 100 grams = 3.55 Ounces = 1/2 cup
*DV= % Daily Value (%DV indicates how much nutrients contribute to a person’s daily diet from a serving of a food. DV assists you in determining whether or not a serving of food is high or low in a particular nutrient.)
| Nutrient | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 109 | KCAL | |
| Fat | 4.73 | GRAM | 6% |
| Protein | 11.22 | GRAM | 22% |
| Carbohydrate | 7.61 | GRAM | 3% |
| Fiber | 4.8 | GRAM | 17% |
Calories by source in Edamame / Soybeans:
- Calories by carbohydrate in Edamame / Soybeans = 28%
- Calories by fat in Edamame / Soybeans = 36%
- Calories by protein in Edamame / Soybeans = 36%
Fats and Fatty Acid profile of Edamame / Soybeans:
- Polyunsaturated fat (PUFA) in Edamame / Soybeans = 60%
- Saturated fat (SFA) in Edamame / Soybeans = 12%
- Monounsaturated fat (MUFA) in Edamame / Soybeans = 28%
Detailed vitamin profile of Edamame / Soybeans, vitamin A, vitamin B12, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, Folate, Niacin, Thiamin, and Riboflavin is shown in the chart at the end of the article.
Detailed mineral profile of Edamame / Soybeans, Sodium(Na), Calcium(Ca), Copper(Cu), Iron(Fe), Magnesium(Mg), Selenium(Se), Phosphorus(P), Potassium(K) and Zinc(Zn) is shown the chart at the end of the article.
Availability of Edamame / Soybeans
- Edamame / Soybean is available round the year
Complete nutrition facts of Edamame / Soybeans
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