Nutrition referenceGreen beans are slender, crisp pods eaten whole as a vegetable. Per 100 g they provide 40 calories with 7.4 g carbs and 3 g fiber.
Nutrition facts
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About this food
Green beans, also called snap beans or string beans, are the young, unripe pods of the common bean. They are eaten whole, usually cooked by steaming, boiling, or stir-frying.
Nutritionally, green beans are low in calories and a source of fiber. Per 100 g they provide about 40 kcal, 7.4 g of carbohydrates, 2.0 g of protein, 0.3 g of fat, and 3.0 g of dietary fiber.
Green beans can be eaten raw or cooked. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
Plan your portion
Nutrition values are reported per 100 g. A typical cup of green beans (about 110 g) provides roughly 44 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Carbs | Protein | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 40 kcal | 7.4 g | 2 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 cup | 110 g | 44 kcal | 8.2 g | 2.2 g | 0.3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 55 g | 22 kcal | 4.1 g | 1.1 g | 0.2 g |
Use the weight of the edible portion in the food state shown above.
Questions and answers
Green beans provide about 40 calories per 100 g. A typical cup (about 110 g) provides roughly 44 calories.
Yes. Green beans provide only about 40 calories and 0.3 g of fat per 100 g.
Green beans provide about 3 g of dietary fiber per 100 g.
