Duck Breast (skinless)
27.0gprotein / 100g201 cal · 11.2g fat · $$$ · Quality 0.91
Edamame (shelled, cooked)
11.2gprotein / 100g121 cal · 5.2g fat · $$ · Quality 0.85
This isn't close. Duck Breast (skinless) packs 27.0g of protein per 100g against Edamame (shelled, cooked)'s 11.2g — a 15.8g gap driven mostly by how concentrated or diluted each food naturally is.
On protein quality specifically, Duck Breast (skinless) scores higher — lit_estimate, complete animal protein — compared to Edamame (shelled, cooked), which is DIAAS-adjusted, complete plant protein.
Edamame (shelled, cooked) is the more budget-friendly pick ($$ vs $$$ for Duck Breast (skinless)), worth weighing if cost matters more than the other differences here.
If you're eating plant-based, this comparison is moot — Edamame (shelled, cooked) fits, Duck Breast (skinless) doesn't.
Duck Breast (skinless)'s typical serving also delivers more leucine (2050mg vs Edamame (shelled, cooked)'s 900mg) — relevant if the goal is maximizing the muscle-protein-synthesis trigger per meal, not just total grams.
The real deciding factor is dietary fit, not macros: choose Edamame (shelled, cooked) if you need it to be plant-based, choose Duck Breast (skinless) otherwise — the protein numbers are close enough that diet compatibility should lead.
Full nutrition comparison
| Per 100g | Duck Breast (skinless) | Edamame (shelled, cooked) |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 27.0g | 11.2g |
| Calories | 201 | 121 |
| Fat | 11.2g | 5.2g |
| Carbs | 0.0g | 8.9g |
| Fiber | 0.0g | 5.2g |
| Quality score | 0.91 | 0.85 |
| Relative cost | $$$ | $$ |
| Prep time | 15 min | 6 min |
Frequently asked
Which has more protein, duck breast (skinless) or edamame (shelled, cooked)?
Duck Breast (skinless) has 27.0g of protein per 100g compared to Edamame (shelled, cooked)'s 11.2g.
Which is lower in calories?
Edamame (shelled, cooked) is lower in calories per 100g, at 121 vs the other's 201.