India, Jan. 20 -- When it comes to eating healthy, the importance of vegetables cannot be understated. Each comes with its own unique nutritional benefits and is generally rich in dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals. The sheer diversity of edible greens available on the planet has resulted in some vegetables becoming more popular than the rest.

While edamame is not likely to beat the likes of carrots and broccoli in popularity anytime soon, it can give them a run for their money when it comes to nutritional benefits. It is whole, immature soybeans which are often sold while still inside a pod.

According to FoodData Central of the US Department of Agriculture, 100 grams of cooked edamame contains:

It is also rich in vitamins A, B, C, D...