Egg Noodles vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Cooked Egg Noodles and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
cooked
egg noodles
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in egg noodles and edamame:
- Both edamame and egg noodles are high in calories.
- Edamame has 65% less carbohydrates than egg noodle.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium, dietary fiber and potassium.
- Egg noodle has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, edamame contains more folate.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Both edamame and egg noodles are high in calories. Edamame is very similar to edamame for calories - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and egg noodle has 138 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, egg noodles is much lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Egg noodles has a macronutrient ratio of 13:73:14 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Egg Noodles | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 13% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 73% | 27% |
| Fat | 14% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame has 65% less carbohydrates than egg noodle - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and egg noodle has 25.2g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 333% more dietary fiber than egg noodle - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.2g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and egg noodles contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.4g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 162% more protein than egg noodle - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and egg noodle has 4.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and egg noodles are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.42g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and egg noodles are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.03g of trans fat.
cholesterol
Edamame has less cholesterol than egg noodle - egg noodle has 29mg of cholesterol per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has more Vitamin C than egg noodle - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Edamame and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and egg noodle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Edamame and egg noodles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and egg noodle has 0.17mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame has more Vitamin K than egg noodle - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and egg noodle does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Egg noodle has more niacin and Vitamin B12, however, edamame contains more folate. Both egg noodles and edamame contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Egg Noodles | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.289 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.136 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 2.077 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.263 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.046 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 84 UG | 311 UG |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.09 UG | ~ |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 425% more calcium than egg noodle - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and egg noodle has 12mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 54% more iron than egg noodle - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and egg noodle has 1.5mg of iron.
potassium
Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than egg noodle - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and egg noodle has 38mg of potassium.
Antioxidants and Phytonutrients
carotenoids
Carotenoids are micronutrients commonly found in plants and some animal products. An example is beta-carotene, the notable carotenoid which is a popular source of Vitamin A.[4][5]
For specific types of carotenoids,
| Egg Noodles | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 1 UG | 175 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 38 UG | 1619 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.028 G | 0.358 G |
| EPA | ~ | 0.003 G |
| Total | 0.028 G | 0.361 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than egg noodle per 100 grams.
| Egg Noodles | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.522 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.522 G | 1.794 G |
Customize your serving size
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: Egg Noodles (Noodles, egg, cooked, enriched, with added salt) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does edamame or egg noodles contain more calories in 100 grams?Both edamame and egg noodles are high in calories. Edamame is quite similar to edamame for calories - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and egg noodle has 138 calories.
Is edamame or egg noodles better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 160% more protein than egg noodle - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and egg noodle has 4.5g of protein.
Does edamame or egg noodles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame has 70% fewer carbohydrates than egg noodle - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and egg noodle has 25.2g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or egg noodles contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 430% more calcium than egg noodle - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and egg noodle has 12mg of calcium.
Does edamame or egg noodles contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has 10 times more potassium than egg noodle - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and egg noodle has 38mg of potassium.