How Many Calories for Edamame?
1 portion of shelled edamame (~80g) of edamame contains around 98 calories (122 kcal per 100g). Edamame is classified as NOVA 1 (unprocessed).
Nutrition per 100g
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 122 kcal / 508 kJ | 98 kcal |
| Protein | 11g | 8.8g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.9g | 7.1g |
| of which sugars | 2.2g | — |
| Fat | 5g | 4g |
| of which saturated | 0.6g | — |
| Fibre | 5.2g | — |
| Salt | 0.01g | — |
Serving size: 1 portion of shelled edamame (~80g) · Source: Tesco product page, October 2025
Glucose impact
Very Low
Glucose risk
Edamame has a very low glycaemic index due to its high protein (11g), fat (5g), and fibre (5.2g) content relative to its modest carbohydrate load (8.9g per 100g). The protein and fat slow gastric emptying, while the fibre slows carbohydrate absorption. An 80g serving delivers only about 7g of carbohydrates. Edamame will cause virtually no blood sugar spike and can actually help blunt the glucose response when eaten alongside higher-GI foods.
Processing level
Plain frozen edamame beans are NOVA 1 — young soybeans that have been blanched and frozen, a minimal preservation process with no additives. Tesco Edamame Beans 150G is a single-ingredient product. Edamame salads with dressings and additional ingredients (like the Tesco Finest Edamame & Greens Salad) move to NOVA 3 due to added oils, salt, and dressings. Dry-roasted edamame snacks with added salt and seasonings are NOVA 3.
Edamame at Tesco
Source: Tesco product page, October 2025
1 UPF marker
*Prices were correct at the time of collection and may have since changed. Check Tesco.com for current pricing.
What to watch for when shopping
Plain frozen edamame is NOVA 1 and the cleanest option. The Tesco Edamame Beans 150G is a single-ingredient product — just soybeans. Watch out for edamame salads with dressings that add sugar, oil, and salt, and dry-roasted snack versions that add sea salt and sometimes flavourings. Budget tip: Tesco Edamame Beans 150G at £1.55 (£10.33/kg) is the only plain edamame option at Tesco — it provides 11g of complete plant protein per 100g, making it competitive with many meat products on a protein-per-pound basis.
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