Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed
Low GI
GL 1 per 100 g
- High in plant protein
- Contains sodium (salt)
Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed has a glycemic index of 15, lower than plain Whole soybeans, lightly steamed and sprinkled with salt (16).
Updated Oct 13, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Whole soybeans, lightly steamed and sprinkled with salt
- GI 16 · GL 2 per 100 g
Whole soybeans, lightly steamed and sprinkled with salt - GI 20 · GL 2 per 100 g boiledmashed
Edamame dip (with lemon juice and herbs) - GI 25 · GL 2 per 100 g low sodiummiso soup
Homemade miso soup with reduced-sodium miso paste and edamame - GI 15 · GL 5 per 100 g roasted
Dry roasted edamame beans
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Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 121 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 9.9 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 2.2 g |
| Natural | 2.2 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 5.2 g |
| Soluble | 1.56 g |
| Insoluble | 3.64 g |
| Protein | 11.9 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g |
| Saturated | 0.6 g |
| Unsaturated | 4.6 g |
| Sodium | 200 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High in plant protein
- Rich in fiber
- Low glycemic index
- Contains sodium (salt)
- Moderate fat content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed?
Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed has a glycemic index of 15 (Low) and a glycemic load of 1 per 100 g.
Is Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed good for people with insulin resistance?
Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed has a low glycemic index (15), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Whole soybeans, lightly steamed and sprinkled with salt has the lowest glycemic load?
Whole edamame beans, lightly salted and steamed has the lowest glycemic load of all forms of Whole soybeans, lightly steamed and sprinkled with salt in this database (1 per 100 g).
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