Wax beans
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| Macros | per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 31 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbs | 5.9 g |
Wax beans are a pale yellow variety of common bean, closely related to green beans but with a milder, slightly buttery flavour, typically eaten raw, steamed, boiled or sautéed as a side vegetable. Per 100 g, raw wax beans provide 31 kcal, 1.9 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat, 5.9 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of dietary fibre, with sugars accounting for 2.6 g of those carbohydrates — making them a notably low-calorie, low-carb vegetable. They contribute 221 mg of potassium, 45 mg of calcium and 47 mcg of folate per 100 g, along with 33 mcg of vitamin K. Wax beans are suitable for vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto and Mediterranean dietary patterns.
How many calories in wax beans?
Raw wax beans contain 31 kcal per 100 g, making them one of the lower-calorie vegetables available. A typical cooked side serving of around 85 g would come in at roughly 26 kcal.
How much potassium is in wax beans?
Wax beans provide 221 mg of potassium per 100 g. That puts them in a similar range to other common vegetables like green beans and broccoli.
Are wax beans keto-friendly?
Yes, wax beans are considered keto-compatible. With only 5.9 g of carbohydrates and 2.7 g of fibre per 100 g, their net carb content is around 3.2 g per 100 g, which fits comfortably within typical keto carbohydrate limits.
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approximateMacros · per 100 g
| Macros | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 31.0 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g |
| Fat | 0.22 g |
| Carbs | 5.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Starch | 0.88 g |
| Fats breakdown | Amount |
|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.047 g |
| Monounsaturated | 0.008 g |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.10 g |
| Trans | 0 g |
| Omega-3 | 0.019 g |
| Omega-6 | 0.040 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Minerals | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calcium | 45.0 mg |
| Iron | 0.91 mg |
| Magnesium | 25.0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 39.0 mg |
| Potassium | 221 mg |
| Sodium | 3.0 mg |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg |
| Copper | 0.066 mg |
| Manganese | 0.22 mg |
| Selenium | 0.60 mcg |
| Iodine | 0.80 mcg |
| Vitamins | Amount |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 18.0 mcg |
| Retinol | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 11.8 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 0.30 mg |
| Vitamin K | 33.0 mcg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.078 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.091 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.50 mg |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.060 mg |
| Folate (B9) | 47.0 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg |
| Choline | 15.3 mg |
