Beans, edamame, frozen, boiled in unsalted water

Edamame are immature soya beans. The figures here describe frozen edamame boiled in unsalted water, with any pods discarded before eating. They provide protein, fat, carbohydrate and fibre. Per 100g, the cooked beans contain 12g of protein, 7.6g of fat, 6.5g of carbohydrate and 5.9g of fibre.

Protein is needed for the growth and repair of body tissues, while fibre supports normal bowel function. Most of the fat in these beans is unsaturated. Their salt content is low when prepared as described, although adding salt or salty sauces will increase it. Edamame contain soya, which is a food allergen. Full nutrient figures are provided in the tables below.