Ingredient swap
Edamame vs Great Northern Beans
Edamame has 11.9 g protein and 121 calories per 100 g; great northern beans has 21.9 g and 339. They behave similarly in recipes.
How to swap
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of edamame (155 g) ≈ 1 cup of great northern beans.
Side by side
| Per 100 g | Edamame | Great Northern Beans |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 121 better | 339 |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 21.9 gbetter |
| Carbs | 8.9 gbetter | 62.4 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 5.2 g | 20.2 gbetter |
| Sugar | 2.2 g | 2.3 g |
| Sodium | 6 mgbetter | 14 mg |
| 1 cup weighs | 155 g | 177 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 great northern beans instead of edamame?
Swap by weight, not by cup: 1 cup of edamame (155 g) ≈ 1 cup of great northern beans.
Which has more protein?
Great Northern Beans, with 21.9 g per 100 g versus 11.9 g.
Which has fewer calories?
Edamame, with 121 calories per 100 g.