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Green beans calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of green beans contains 35 calories, with 1.9 g of protein, 7.9 g of carbohydrate and 0.3 g of fat. It provides 3.2 g of fiber and 3.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Most of its calories come from carbohydrate.
Green beans are about 44 calories a cup with a solid 3.2 g of fibre per 100 g, which makes them one of the more substantial low-calorie vegetables. They want either a short blanch or a proper roast — the miserable version is the long boil. Frozen beans are perfectly good and always in season.
Where the calories come from
Protein 18% Carbs 75% Fat 7%
How green beans compares
Per 100 g, against the closest vegetables in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green beans | 35 kcal | 1.9 g | 7.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Yellow beans, cooked | 35 kcal | 1.9 g | 7.9 g | 0.3 g |
| Drumstick pods, cooked | 36 kcal | 2.1 g | 8.2 g | 0.2 g |
| Okra, raw | 33 kcal | 1.9 g | 7.5 g | 0.2 g |
| Yellow beans, frozen | 33 kcal | 1.8 g | 7.6 g | 0.2 g |
Nutrition facts for green beans
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 44 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 2 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.9 g | 10 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 4 g |
| Sugar | 3.6 g | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.1 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in green beans
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 47.9 µg | 40% |
| Manganese | 0.29 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7 mg | 11% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 7% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
See the richest foods per nutrient in the nutrient toplists.
Calories in common green beans servings
How many calories in a portion of green beans — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (100 g) | 35 kcal | 2 g | 8 g | 0 g |
| 1 cup (125 g) | 44 kcal | 2 g | 10 g | 0 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in green beans?
Green beans has 35 calories per 100 grams. A typical serving of 1 cup (125 g) has about 44 calories.
How much protein is in green beans?
Green beans contains 1.9 g of protein per 100 g, or about 2 g per 1 cup.
How much sugar is in green beans?
Green beans contains 3.6 g of sugar per 100 g. Nutrition values are reference figures; brands and preparation change the real amount, so weigh and log what you actually eat.
Is green beans low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Green beans has 7.9 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
How much fiber does green beans have?
Green beans has 3.2 g of fiber per 100 g. Reference intakes for adults are around 25-30 g of fiber per day, so it contributes meaningfully.
Are these green beans calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #169141 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
