Edamame vs Green Beans – Which is Healthier?
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Our Verdict
When comparing edamame to green beans, we picked the edamame.
Why?
It wasn’t close:
In terms of macros, edamame has more than 5x the protein and nearly 2x the fiber, for approximately the same carbs, winning the first round.
In the category of vitamins, edamame has more of vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9, and E, while green beans have more of vitamins C and K, giving a compelling 8:2 win to edamame here.
Looking at minerals, edamame has more calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, and zinc, while green beans are not higher in any minerals, allowing edamame to sweep this category easily.
Adding up the sections makes for an overwhelming overall win to edamame, but by all means do enjoy either or both, as diversity is best!
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