Chickpeas vs Edamame – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing chickpeas to edamame, we picked the edamame.
Why?
Both are great! But there are some important nutritional differences:
In terms of macros, chickpeas have slightly more fiber and 3x the carbs, while edamame has slightly more protein. We’ll call this category a tie, but subjectively you could swing it either way, depending on how you feel about the carbs, since they’re the main difference.
In the category of vitamins, chickpeas have slightly more vitamin B6, while edamame has a lot more of vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B7, B9, C, E, and K. A very clear win for edamame here!
When it comes to minerals, chickpeas have more iron, selenium, and zinc, while edamame has more calcium, magnesium, and potassium. That’s a 3:3 tie, and they’re equal in the other minerals they both contain, so this round’s indeed tied.
In other considerations, edamame is vastly superior for polyphenols (by several orders of magnitude), winning this round easily.
Adding up the sections makes for a clear overall win for edamame, but by all means enjoy either or both; diversity is best!
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