Potato Starch vs. Edamame

Nutrition comparison of Potato Starch and Edamame


Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?

We compared the nutritional contents of potato starch versus edamame (100g each) below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].

For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in potato starch and edamame:

  • Both edamame and potato starch are high in calories.
  • Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.
  • Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
  • Edamame is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
Detailed nutritional comparison of potato starch and edamame is analyzed below. You can also visualize the nutritional comparison for a custom portion or serving size and see how the nutrition compares.

USDA sources for nutritional information: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.


Calories and Carbs

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Both edamame and potato starch are high in calories. Potato starch has 175% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and potato starch has 333 calories.

For macronutrient ratios, potato starch is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Potato starch has a macronutrient ratio of 0:100:0 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.

Macro Ratios from Calories:

Potato Starch Edamame
Protein ~ 37%
Carbohydrates 100% 27%
Fat ~ 36%
Alcohol ~ ~

carbohydrates

Potato starch is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 89% less carbohydrates than potato starch - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

dietary fiber

Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has more dietary fiber than potato starch - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

sugar

Potato starch has less sugar than edamame - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Protein

protein

Edamame is a great source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Fat

saturated fat

Both edamame and potato starch are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

trans fat

Both edamame and potato starch are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamins

Vitamin C

Edamame has more Vitamin C than potato starch - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin A

Edamame has more Vitamin A than potato starch - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin E

Edamame has more Vitamin E than potato starch - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Vitamin K

Edamame has more Vitamin K than potato starch - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

The B Vitamins

Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, Vitamin B6 and folate.

Potato Starch Edamame
Thiamin ~ 0.2 MG
Riboflavin ~ 0.155 MG
Niacin ~ 0.915 MG
Pantothenic acid ~ 0.395 MG
Vitamin B6 ~ 0.1 MG
Folate ~ 311 UG

Minerals

calcium

Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

iron

Edamame is a great source of iron and it has more iron than potato starch - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

potassium

Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has more potassium than potato starch - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.




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The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.

Note: The specific food items compared are: Potato Starch (POTATO STARCH) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .

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FAQ

Does edamame or potato starch contain more calories in 100 grams?
Both edamame and potato starch are high in calories. Potato starch has 180% more calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and potato starch has 333 calories.

Is edamame or potato starch better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has more protein than potato starch - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does edamame or potato starch have more carbohydrates?
By weight, potato starch is high in carbohydrates and edamame has 90% fewer carbohydrates than potato starch - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and potato starch has 83.3g of carbohydrates.

Does edamame or potato starch contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has more calcium than potato starch - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.

Does edamame or potato starch contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has more potassium than potato starch - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and potato starch does not contain significant amounts.