Which is healthier, Edamame or Quinoa?

Edamame wins in 6 out of 10 nutritional categories. Edamame has 121 calories and 11.9g protein per 100g, while Quinoa has 120 calories and 4.4g protein.

How many calories are in Edamame vs Quinoa?

Edamame contains 121 calories per 100g, while Quinoa contains 120 calories per 100g.

Which has more protein, Edamame or Quinoa?

Edamame has more protein with 11.9g per 100g compared to 4.4g.

Edamame vs Quinoa

Nutrition Comparison per 100g

Edamame 6

4 Quinoa

Legumes & Soy vs Grains

Side-by-Side Nutrition Facts

Nutrient	Edamame	Quinoa	Better
Calories	121kcal	120kcal	Quinoa
Protein	11.9g	4.4g	Edamame
Total Fat	5.2g	1.9g	Quinoa
Carbohydrates	8.9g	21.3g	Quinoa
Fiber	5.2g	2.8g	Edamame
Sugar	2.2g	0.9g	Quinoa
Vitamin C	6.1mg	0mg	Edamame
Calcium	63mg	17mg	Edamame
Iron	2.3mg	1.5mg	Edamame
Potassium	436mg	172mg	Edamame

Macronutrient Breakdown

Edamame

Protein: 11.9g Fat: 5.2g Carbs: 8.9g

Quinoa

Protein: 4.4g Fat: 1.9g Carbs: 21.3g

Data Source

Nutrition data sourced from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy database. All values are per 100g of the food item. Actual nutritional content may vary by preparation method, brand, and serving size.