How much protein is in one cup of edamame?

Edamame, 1 cup (155 g), contains about 18.4 g of protein, 8.1 g of fiber and 188 kcal, according to USDA FoodData Central.

At a glance

Protein
18.4 g
Fiber
8.1 g
Calories
188 kcal
Protein per 100 kcal
9.8 g

Portions from USDA FoodData Central

USDA FoodData Central values for Edamame. Chosen serving: 1 cup (155 g).
Portion Grams Calories Protein Fiber Carbohydrate Fat
Chosen serving: 1 cup 155 g 188 kcal 18.4 g 8.1 g 13.8 g 8.1 g
Per 100 g 100 g 121 kcal 11.9 g 5.2 g 8.9 g 5.2 g

A familiar serving, made clear

One cup of edamame has both protein and fiber, and a cup is easy to picture.

Where these numbers come from

USDA description: Edamame, frozen, prepared. FDC ID: 168411. Dataset: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, April 2018 release, published 2019-04-01. Food record published 4/1/2019; dataset retrieved 20 September 2026.

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