Edamame vs Chickpeas (cooked)
Edamame vs Chickpeas (cooked) compared per 100 g — use protein density, fat profile, and the goal of the swap to pick.
Macro table
| Metric | Edamame | Chickpeas (cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 kcal | 164 kcal |
| Protein | 11 g | 9 g |
| Carbs | 9 g | 27 g |
| Fat | 5 g | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | — | 7.6 g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 9.1 g | 5.5 g |
Reference macros from AskCalories food pages (USDA FoodData Central where available). Your plate still needs portion and cooking-fat edits.
Decision rule
Pick edamame when you want a high-protein soy snack or side. Pick chickpeas when you want pantry legumes for roasting, salads, and hummus.
Pick Edamame when
Sushi-side protein snacks and quick boiled soybean bowls.
Pick Chickpeas (cooked) when
Meal-prep legumes and chickpea flour or hummus workflows.
Caveats
- Salted bar edamame and oil-roasted chickpeas change sodium and fat a lot.
Food notes
🫛 Edamame
Complete plant protein, fiber-heavy. ~190 kcal per cup shelled with 18g protein.
🫘 Chickpeas (cooked)
Strong protein-fiber-carb combo. Roasted chickpeas are a high-protein crunchy snack alternative.
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