Green bean
Green bean, cooked
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 28 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 6.5 g |
Green bean, cooked, is the boiled or steamed form of the common snap bean, a staple vegetable in cuisines worldwide and a frequent side dish served alongside meat, fish or grains. Per 100 g, cooked green beans provide just 28 kcal, 1.5 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 6.5 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of dietary fibre, with only 1.9 g coming from sugars — making them a notably low-calorie, low-sugar vegetable. They supply 159 mg of potassium, 44 mg of calcium and 38.1 mcg of vitamin K per 100 g, along with 27 mcg of vitamin A and 23 mcg of folate. No glycemic index value is established for cooked green beans. They are compatible with vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, paleo, Mediterranean and low-FODMAP dietary patterns.
How many calories in cooked green beans?
Cooked green beans contain 28 kcal per 100 g, making them one of the lower-calorie vegetables available. A typical side-dish serving of around 150 g comes to roughly 42 kcal.
How much vitamin K is in cooked green beans?
Cooked green beans provide 38.1 mcg of vitamin K per 100 g. That represents a meaningful contribution toward the general adult adequate intake of around 90–120 mcg per day.
Are cooked green beans keto-friendly?
Yes, cooked green beans are listed as keto-compatible. At 6.5 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fibre per 100 g, their net carbohydrate content is relatively low, making them a practical vegetable choice on a carbohydrate-restricted diet.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 28.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Fat | 0.17 g |
| Carbs | 6.5 g |
| Sugars | 1.9 g |
| Fiber | 3.0 g |
| Starch | 0.80 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.044 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.008 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.084 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0 g |
| Omega-6 | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 44.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.66 mg |
| Magnesium | 19.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 31.0 mg |
| Potassium | 159 mg |
| Sodium | 2.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg |
| Copper | 0.059 mg |
| Manganese | 0.29 mg |
| Selenium | 0.40 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.80 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 27.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4.1 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.040 mg |
| Vitamin K | 38.1 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.035 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.090 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.38 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.049 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.060 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 23.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 13.5 mg |
