Edamame vs. Pickles
Nutrition comparison of Edamame and Pickles
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
edamame
versus
pickles
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in edamame and pickles:
- Both edamame and pickles are high in calcium.
- Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and potassium.
- Pickle has 73% less carbohydrates than edamame.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) and Pickles (Pickles, cucumber, dill or kosher dill) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and pickle has 90% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and pickle has 12 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, edamame is much heavier in protein, much lighter in carbs and heavier in fat compared to pickles per calorie. Edamame has a macronutrient ratio of 37:27:36 and for pickles, 14:67:19 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Edamame | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 37% | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27% | 67% |
| Fat | 36% | 19% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Pickle has 73% less carbohydrates than edamame - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates.
The carbs in edamame are made of 58% dietary fiber, 25% sugar and 17% starch, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 52% sugar and 48% dietary fiber.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 420% more dietary fiber than pickle - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and pickle has 1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Edamame and pickles contain similar amounts of sugar - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and pickle has 1.1g of sugar.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than pickle - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and pickles are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and pickle has 0.08g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and pickles are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and pickle does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has 165% more Vitamin C than pickle - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and pickle has 2.3mg of Vitamin C.
Vitamin A
Edamame and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin A - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and pickle has 6ug of Vitamin A.
Vitamin E
Edamame and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin E - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and pickle has 0.03mg of Vitamin E.
Vitamin K
Edamame and pickles contain similar amounts of Vitamin K - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and pickle has 17.3ug of Vitamin K.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, Vitamin B6 and folate. Both edamame and pickles contain significant amounts of pantothenic acid.
| Edamame | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.2 MG | 0.045 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.155 MG | 0.057 MG |
| Niacin | 0.915 MG | 0.109 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.395 MG | 0.201 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 MG | 0.035 MG |
| Folate | 311 UG | 8 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Both edamame and pickles are high in calcium. Edamame has 11% more calcium than pickle - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 773% more iron than pickle - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and pickle has 0.26mg of iron.
potassium
Edamame is an excellent source of potassium and it has 273% more potassium than pickle - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and pickle has 117mg 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,
| Edamame | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| beta-carotene | 175 UG | 53 UG |
| lutein + zeaxanthin | 1619 UG | 28 UG |
| alpha-carotene | ~ | 13 UG |
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 3s
For omega-3 fatty acids, edamame has more alpha linoleic acid (ALA) than pickle per 100 grams.
| Edamame | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| alpha linoleic acid | 0.358 G | 0.07 G |
| EPA | 0.003 G | ~ |
| Total | 0.361 G | 0.07 G |
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than pickle per 100 grams.
| Edamame | Pickles | |
|---|---|---|
| other omega 6 | 0.002 G | ~ |
| linoleic acid | 1.792 G | 0.052 G |
| Total | 1.794 G | 0.052 G |
Customize your serving size
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FAQ
Does edamame or pickles contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and pickle has 90% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and pickle has 12 calories.
Is edamame or pickles better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 22 times more protein than pickle - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and pickle has 0.5g of protein.
Does edamame or pickles have more carbohydrates?
By weight, pickle has 70% fewer carbohydrates than edamame - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and pickle has 2.4g of carbohydrates. the carbs in edamame are made of 60% dietary fiber, 30% sugar and 20% starch, whereas the carbs in pickles comprise of 50% sugar and 50% dietary fiber.
Does edamame or pickles contain more calcium?
Both edamame and pickles are high in calcium. Edamame has 10% more calcium than pickle - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and pickle has 57mg of calcium.
Does edamame or pickles contain more potassium?
Edamame is a rich source of potassium and it has 270% more potassium than pickle - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and pickle has 117mg of potassium.