Pea Protein Isolate
80.0gprotein / 100g375 cal · 6.0g fat · $$ · Quality 0.82
Edamame (shelled, cooked)
11.2gprotein / 100g121 cal · 5.2g fat · $$ · Quality 0.85
Pea Protein Isolate is in a different weight class here, protein-wise: 80.0g per 100g vs Edamame (shelled, cooked)'s 11.2g, a 68.8g difference that's more about food category than food quality.
Protein quality is essentially matched between the two — both land in a similar tier for amino acid completeness.
Cost is roughly comparable between the two ($$), so budget isn't the deciding factor here.
Pea Protein Isolate's typical serving also delivers more leucine (2100mg vs Edamame (shelled, cooked)'s 900mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
If raw protein density is what you're optimizing for, Pea Protein Isolate wins clearly. Choose Edamame (shelled, cooked) instead if its lower fat, cost, or prep time matters more to you than the extra grams.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Pea Protein Isolate | Edamame (shelled, cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 80.0g | 11.2g |
| Calories | 375 | 121 |
| Fat | 6.0g | 5.2g |
| Carbs | 5.0g | 8.9g |
| Fiber | 4.0g | 5.2g |
| Quality score | 0.82 | 0.85 |
| Relative cost | $$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 1 min | 6 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, pea protein isolate or edamame (shelled, cooked)?
Pea Protein Isolate has 80.0g of protein per 100g compared to Edamame (shelled, cooked)'s 11.2g.
Which is lower in calories?
Edamame (shelled, cooked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 121 vs the other's 375.