Calorie comparison
Edamame vs Green Peas
Per 100 grams, green peas is the lighter choice by 40 calories, while edamame delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Edamame | Green Peas |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 | 81 |
| Protein | 12 g | 5.4 g |
| Carbs | 9 g | 14 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 0.4 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🫛 Edamame
1 cup (155 g)
188 cal
18.6 g protein · 14 g carbs · 7.8 g fat
🫛 Green Peas
1 cup (145 g)
117 cal
7.8 g protein · 20.3 g carbs · 0.6 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, edamame or green peas?
Per 100 g, edamame has 121 calories and green peas has 81. Green Peas is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, edamame or green peas?
Edamame has 12 g of protein per 100 g; green peas has 5.4 g. Edamame wins on protein.
Is edamame or green peas better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward green peas — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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