USDA-derived comparison

Edamame vs Tofu (firm)

Edamame leads for Folate, Vitamin K and Vitamin B1; Tofu (firm) answers with Calcium and Selenium.

Who each is for: Choose edamame for folate and vitamin K. Choose tofu (firm) for calcium and selenium.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Edamame

Typical serving: half a cup (80g)

18/100

More folateMore vitamin KMore vitamin B1More fiber
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Tofu (firm)

Typical serving: 1 serving (126g)

9/100

More calciumMore selenium
Full Tofu (firm) page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientEdamameTofu (firm)
Calories121 kcal98 kcal
Protein12 g11 g
Carbs9 g2 g
Fat5 g5 g
Fiber5 g1 g
Sat fat1 g1 g
Sodium6 mg12 mg
Potassium436 mg148 mg
Calcium63 mg350 mg
Iron2.3 mg1.6 mg
Magnesium64 mg37 mg
Zinc1.4 mg0.8 mg
Vitamin C6 mg0 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B120 µg0 µg
Folate311 µg19 µg

Servings differ: half a cup of edamame is about 80g, 1 serving of tofu (firm) about 126g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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