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Green beans nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats

Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt

Top nutrition facts for Green beans

Green beans
Calories  ⓘ Calories for selected serving 44 kcal
Glycemic index ⓘ Source:
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 		20 (low)
Glycemic load 1 (low)
Net Carbs  ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols 6 grams
Default serving size  ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) 1 cup (125 grams)
Acidity (Based on PRAL)  ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. -2.1 (alkaline)
Oxalates  ⓘ https://www.scielo.br/j/cta/a/TfJ6dZ8CD88rGwfqdKpqyVf/?lang=en&format=pdf 81 mg
TOP 23% Vitamin A ⓘHigher in Vitamin A content than 77% of foods
TOP 25% Vitamin C ⓘHigher in Vitamin C content than 75% of foods
TOP 25% Fiber ⓘHigher in Fiber content than 75% of foods
TOP 33% Folate, food ⓘHigher in Folate, food content than 67% of foods
TOP 36% Calcium ⓘHigher in Calcium content than 64% of foods

Green beans calories (kcal)

Calories for different serving sizes of green beans Calories Weight
Calories in 100 grams 35
Calories in 1 cup 44 125 g
Calories for different varieties of green beans Calories Weight
Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt (this food) 35 100 g
Beans, snap, yellow, canned, regular pack, solids and liquids 15 100 g
Beans, snap, yellow, canned, no salt added, solids and liquids 15 100 g
Beans, snap, yellow, canned, regular pack, drained solids 20 100 g
Beans, snap, yellow, canned, no salt added, drained solids 20 100 g
Beans, snap, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained without salt 28 100 g
Beans, snap, green, frozen, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 28 100 g
Beans, snap, yellow, cooked, boiled, drained, with salt 35 100 g
Beans, snap, green, frozen, all styles, unprepared 39 100 g
Beans, snap, green, microwaved 39 100 g
Beans, snap, green, frozen, all styles, microwaved 40 100 g

Green beans Glycemic index (GI)

Source:
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20

Green beans Glycemic load (GL)

1

Mineral coverage chart

Calcium Calcium Iron Iron Magnesium Magnesium Phosphorus Phosphorus Potassium Potassium Sodium Sodium Zinc Zinc Copper Copper Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 17% 30% 16% 16% 16% 0.16% 8.5% 24% 46% 1.4%
Calcium: 165mg of 1,000mg 17%
Iron: 2.4mg of 8mg 30%
Magnesium: 68mg of 420mg 16%
Phosphorus: 109mg of 700mg 16%
Potassium: 548mg of 3,400mg 16%
Sodium: 3.8mg of 2,300mg 0.16%
Zinc: 0.94mg of 11mg 8.5%
Copper: 0.21mg of 1mg 24%
Manganese: 1.1mg of 2mg 46%
Selenium: 0.75µg of 55µg 1.4%
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Mineral chart - relative view

Calcium
55 mg
TOP 36%
Manganese
0.36 mg
TOP 46%
Magnesium
23 mg
TOP 66%
Potassium
183 mg
TOP 71%
Iron
0.81 mg
TOP 72%
Copper
0.07 mg
TOP 77%
Zinc
0.31 mg
TOP 82%
Phosphorus
36 mg
TOP 84%
Selenium
0.25 µg
TOP 94%
Sodium
1.3 mg
TOP 98%
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Vitamin coverage chart

Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Folate Folate Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Choline Choline Vitamin K Vit. K 13% 12% 0% 40% 23% 28% 14% 5.6% 16% 31% 0% 12% 150%
Vitamin A: 120µg of 900µg 13%
Vitamin E: 1.7mg of 15mg 12%
Vitamin D: 0µg of 20µg 0%
Vitamin C: 36mg of 90mg 40%
Vitamin B1: 0.28mg of 1mg 23%
Vitamin B2: 0.36mg of 1mg 28%
Vitamin B3: 2.3mg of 16mg 14%
Vitamin B5: 0.28mg of 5mg 5.6%
Vitamin B6: 0.21mg of 1mg 16%
Folate: 124µg of 400µg 31%
Vitamin B12: 0µg of 2µg 0%
Choline: 63mg of 550mg 12%
Vitamin K: 180µg of 120µg 150%
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Vitamin chart - relative view

Vitamin C
12 mg
TOP 25%
Vitamin A
40 µg
TOP 39%
Folate
41 µg
TOP 40%
Vitamin K
60 µg
TOP 44%
Vitamin E
0.58 mg
TOP 58%
Vitamin B1
0.09 mg
TOP 59%
Vitamin B2
0.12 mg
TOP 70%
Vitamin B3
0.77 mg
TOP 76%
Vitamin B6
0.07 mg
TOP 76%
Choline
21 mg
TOP 77%
Vitamin B5
0.09 mg
TOP 91%
Vitamin D
0 µg
TOP 100%
Vitamin B12
0 µg
TOP 100%
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Macronutrients chart

2% 8% 88%
Protein:
Daily Value: 5%
2.4 g of 50 g
2.4 g (5% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.4 g of 65 g
0.4 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 3%
9.9 g of 300 g
9.9 g (3% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 6%
111.5 g of 2,000 g
111.5 g (6% of DV )
Other:
0.9 g
0.9 g
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Protein quality breakdown

Tryptophan Tryptophan Threonine Threonine Isoleucine Isoleucine Leucine Leucine Lysine Lysine Methionine Methionine Phenylalanine Phenylalanine Valine Valine Histidine Histidine 27% 29% 18% 16% 16% 8.2% 15% 19% 19%
Tryptophan: 75mg of 280mg 27%
Threonine: 308mg of 1,050mg 29%
Isoleucine: 259mg of 1,400mg 18%
Leucine: 435mg of 2,730mg 16%
Lysine: 341mg of 2,100mg 16%
Methionine: 86mg of 1,050mg 8.2%
Phenylalanine: 259mg of 1,750mg 15%
Valine: 349mg of 1,820mg 19%
Histidine: 131mg of 700mg 19%
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Fat type information

29% 5% 66%
Saturated fat: 0.08 g
Monounsaturated fat: 0.01 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.18 g
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Fiber content ratio for Green beans

46% 41% 13%
Sugar: 4.5 g
Fiber: 4 g
Other: 1.3 g

All nutrients for Green beans per selected serving size (1 cup - 125g)

Nutrient Value DV% In TOP % of foods Comparison
Vitamin A 40µg 4% 39%
Calories 44kcal 2% 92% 1.3 times less than OrangeOrange
Protein 2.4g 6% 78% 1.5 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Fats 0.35g 1% 85% 119 times less than CheeseCheese
Vitamin C 12mg 13% 25% 5.5 times less than LemonLemon
Net carbs 5.9g N/A 58% 11.6 times less than ChocolateChocolate
Carbs 9.9g 3% 53% 3.6 times less than RiceRice
Cholesterol 0mg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Vitamin D 0µg 0% 100% N/AEgg
Magnesium 23mg 5% 66% 7.8 times less than AlmondsAlmonds
Calcium 55mg 6% 36% 2.8 times less than MilkMilk
Potassium 183mg 5% 71% Equal to CucumberCucumber
Iron 0.81mg 10% 72% 4 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Sugar 4.5g N/A 52% 2.5 times less than Coca-ColaCoca-Cola
Fiber 4g 16% 25% 1.3 times more than OrangeOrange
Copper 0.07mg 8% 77% 2.5 times less than ShiitakeShiitake
Zinc 0.31mg 3% 82% 25.2 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Phosphorus 36mg 5% 84% 6.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Sodium 1.3mg 0% 98% 490 times less than White breadWhite bread
Vitamin E 0.58mg 4% 58% 3.2 times less than KiwiKiwi
Selenium 0.25µg 0% 94%
Manganese 0.36mg 15% 46%
Vitamin B1 0.09mg 8% 59% 3.6 times less than Pea rawPea raw
Vitamin B2 0.12mg 9% 70% 1.3 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Vitamin B3 0.77mg 5% 76% 15.6 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Vitamin B5 0.09mg 2% 91% 15.3 times less than Sunflower seedsSunflower seeds
Vitamin B6 0.07mg 5% 76% 2.1 times less than OatsOats
Vitamin B12 0µg 0% 100% N/APork
Vitamin K 60µg 50% 44% 2.1 times less than BroccoliBroccoli
Folate 41µg 10% 40% 1.8 times less than Brussels sproutsBrussels sprouts
Trans fat 0g N/A 100% N/AMargarine
Choline 21mg 4% 77%
Saturated fat 0.08g 0% 84% 92.1 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Monounsaturated fat 0.01g N/A 92% 890.8 times less than AvocadoAvocado
Polyunsaturated fat 0.18g N/A 82% 325.3 times less than WalnutWalnut
Tryptophan 0.03mg 0% 92% 15.3 times less than Chicken meatChicken meat
Threonine 0.1mg 0% 91% 8.8 times less than Beef broiledBeef broiled
Isoleucine 0.09mg 0% 92% 13.2 times less than Salmon rawSalmon raw
Leucine 0.15mg 0% 92% 21 times less than Tuna BluefinTuna Bluefin
Lysine 0.11mg 0% 91% 5 times less than TofuTofu
Methionine 0.03mg 0% 93% 4.2 times less than QuinoaQuinoa
Phenylalanine 0.09mg 0% 92% 9.7 times less than EggEgg
Valine 0.12mg 0% 92% 21.8 times less than Soybean rawSoybean raw
Histidine 0.04mg 0% 93% 21.4 times less than Turkey meatTurkey meat
Caffeine 0mg 0% 100%
Omega-3 - EPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DHA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon
Omega-3 - DPA 0g N/A 100% N/ASalmon

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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL

Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 44
% Daily Value*
0.54%
Total Fat 0.35g
0.36%
Saturated Fat 0.08g
0
Trans Fat 0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
0.05%
Sodium 1.3mg
3.3%
Total Carbohydrate 9.9g
16%
Dietary Fiber 4g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein 2.4g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0

Calcium 55mg 5.5%

Iron 0.81mg 10%

Potassium 183mg 5.4%

*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Health checks

ⓘ  Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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ⓘ  Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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ⓘ  Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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ⓘ  Increased sodium consumption leads to elevated blood pressure.
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Low in Sodium
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ⓘ  While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References

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  1. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/food-details/169141/nutrients

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