Edamame (shelled, cooked)
1 cup shelled (155g)Protein per 100g11.2g
Calories per 100g121
Fat per 100g5.2g
Carbs per 100g8.9g
Fiber per 100g5.2g
Leucine (per serving, est.)900mg
Typical cost$$
Quality 0.85
DIAAS-adjusted, complete plant protein
veganvegetariangluten-free
Why Edamame (shelled, cooked) shows up in protein-forward diets
The unprocessed, immature version of the soybean — less protein-dense than tofu or tempeh because it hasn't been dehydrated or concentrated at all.
Serving-size math
A 1 cup shelled (155g) portion delivers 17.4g of protein and roughly 188 calories. Scaled per 100 calories, that works out to 9.26g of protein — useful for comparing against other foods on a calorie-matched basis rather than a weight-matched one.
Prep tip
Boil frozen shelled edamame straight from frozen, no thaw needed, for 5-6 minutes.
Best for
- snacking
- vegan protein
Allergens
Contains: soy.
Frequently asked
How much protein is in edamame (shelled, cooked)?
11.2g per 100g, or 17.4g per 1 cup shelled (155g).
Is edamame (shelled, cooked) a complete protein?
Yes — it's rated a complete, high-quality protein source (DIAAS-adjusted, complete plant protein).