Edamame Is Immature Soybean, With Some Nutritional Differences

Edamame is a soybean picked while it is still young, green, and tender.

Mature soybeans are left to grow longer and are often used to make foods such as tofu and soy milk.

Both kinds provide protein and fibre.

A serving of mature soybeans has more protein than the same amount of cooked edamame.

Edamame has more water and some vitamins, including vitamins C and A. Mature beans are more concentrated in fat and certain minerals.

Both are described as having a low glycemic index.

Which one to choose depends on how you want to eat it and your needs.