Ingredient swap
Edamame vs Kidney Beans
Edamame has 11.9 g protein and 121 calories per 100 g; kidney beans has 23.6 g and 333. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of edamame (155 g) ≈ ¾ cup of kidney beans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Edamame | Kidney Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 better | 333 |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 23.6 gbetter |
| Carbs | 8.9 gbetter | 60 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.2 g | 15.2 gbetter |
| Sugar | 2.2 g | 2.2 g |
| Sodium | 6 mgbetter | 24 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 155 g | 184 g |
"Better" means more protein or fiber, or fewer calories, carbs, sugar or salt. Fat is not scored.
Macros per 100 g
Common questions
Can I use kidney beans instead of edamame?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of edamame (155 g) ≈ ¾ cup of kidney beans.
Which has more protein?
Kidney Beans, with 23.6 g per 100 g versus 11.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Edamame, with 121 calories per 100 g.