Beech Mushroom vs. Edamame
Nutrition comparison of Beech Mushroom and Edamame
Ever wonder how your favorite foods stack up against each other in terms of nutrition?
We compared the nutritional contents of
beech mushroom
versus
edamame
(100g each)
below using 2020 USDA and NIH data[1].
For a quick recap of significant nutrients and differences in beech mushroom and edamame:
- Both edamame and beech mushroom are high in potassium.
- Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D.
- Edamame has more folate.
- Edamame is a great source of iron and protein.
- Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and dietary fiber.
USDA sources for nutritional information: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) . Have a correction or suggestions? Shoot us an email.
Calories and Carbs
calories
Edamame is high in calories and beech mushroom has 71% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
For macronutrient ratios, beech mushroom is lighter in protein, much heavier in carbs and much lighter in fat compared to edamame per calorie. Beech mushroom has a macronutrient ratio of 25:72:4 and for edamame, 37:27:36 for protein, carbohydrates and fat from calories.
Macro Ratios from Calories:
| Beech Mushroom | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 25% | 37% |
| Carbohydrates | 72% | 27% |
| Fat | 4% | 36% |
| Alcohol | ~ | ~ |
carbohydrates
Edamame and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of total carbs per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
dietary fiber
Edamame is an excellent source of dietary fiber and it has 51 times more dietary fiber than beech mushroom - edamame has 5.2g of dietary fiber per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.1g of dietary fiber.
sugar
Beech mushroom has less sugar than edamame - edamame has 2.2g of sugar per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Protein
protein
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 496% more protein than beech mushroom - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Fat
saturated fat
Both edamame and beech mushroom are low in saturated fat - edamame has 0.62g of saturated fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.01g of saturated fat.
trans fat
Both edamame and beech mushroom are low in trans fat - edamame has 0.01g of trans fat per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
Edamame has more Vitamin C than beech mushroom - edamame has 6.1mg of Vitamin C per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin A
Edamame has more Vitamin A than beech mushroom - edamame has 15ug of Vitamin A per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin D
Beech mushroom is an excellent source of Vitamin D and it has more Vitamin D than edamame - beech mushroom has 130iu of Vitamin D per 100 grams and edamame does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin E
Edamame has more Vitamin E than beech mushroom - edamame has 0.68mg of Vitamin E per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
Vitamin K
Edamame has more Vitamin K than beech mushroom - edamame has 26.7ug of Vitamin K per 100 grams and beech mushroom does not contain significant amounts.
The B Vitamins
Edamame has more folate. Both beech mushroom and edamame contain significant amounts of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid and Vitamin B6.
| Beech Mushroom | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamin | 0.12 MG | 0.2 MG |
| Riboflavin | 0.17 MG | 0.155 MG |
| Niacin | 0.671 MG | 0.915 MG |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.67 MG | 0.395 MG |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.104 MG | 0.1 MG |
| Folate | 9.1 UG | 311 UG |
Minerals
calcium
Edamame is an excellent source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than beech mushroom - edamame has 63mg of calcium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
iron
Edamame is a great source of iron and it has 10 times more iron than beech mushroom - edamame has 2.3mg of iron per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 0.2mg of iron.
potassium
Both edamame and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Edamame has a little more potassium (8%) than beech mushroom by weight - edamame has 436mg of potassium per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.
Omega-3 and Omega-6
omega 6s
Comparing omega-6 fatty acids, edamame has more linoleic acid than beech mushroom per 100 grams.
| Beech Mushroom | Edamame | |
|---|---|---|
| linoleic acid | 0.09 G | 1.792 G |
| other omega 6 | ~ | 0.002 G |
| Total | 0.09 G | 1.794 G |
Customize your serving size
The comparison below is by common portions, e.g. cups, packages. You can also see a more concrete comparison by weight at equal weight (by grams) comparison.
Note: The specific food items compared are: Beech Mushroom (Mushrooms, beech, raw) and Edamame (Edamame, frozen, prepared) .
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FAQ
Does edamame or beech mushroom contain more calories in 100 grams?Edamame is high in calories and beech mushroom has 70% less calories than edamame - edamame has 121 calories in 100g and beech mushroom has 35 calories.
Is edamame or beech mushroom better for protein?
Edamame is a great source of protein and it has 500% more protein than beech mushroom - edamame has 11.9g of protein per 100 grams and beech mushroom has 2g of protein.
Does edamame or beech mushroom have more carbohydrates?
By weight, edamame and beech mushroom contain similar amounts of carbs - edamame has 8.9g of carbs for 100g and beech mushroom has 6g of carbohydrates.
Does edamame or beech mushroom contain more calcium?
Edamame is a rich source of calcium and it has 20 times more calcium than beech mushroom - edamame has 63mg of calcium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 3mg of calcium.
Does edamame or beech mushroom contain more potassium?
Both edamame and beech mushroom are high in potassium. Edamame has a little more potassium ( 10%) than beech mushroom by weight - edamame has 436mg of potassium in 100 grams and beech mushroom has 404mg of potassium.