Green Beans
Exceptional nutritional value
Green beans (string beans), whole pods, values for the raw vegetable.
Green beans are the young whole pods of the common bean, trimmed and eaten boiled, steamed, stir-fried or in stews and salads. A 100 g portion has about 31 kcal, 2.7 g of fiber, about a third of the daily value of vitamin K and some vitamin C and folate. They are usually cooked for 4 to 6 minutes until just tender; values here are for the raw pods, which lose little weight when boiled.
Nutrition values are for the raw product
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.8g | 3.2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0.3% |
| Carbs | 7g | 2.3% |
| Simple Sugars | 2.45g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 1.85g | Estimate |
| Fiber | 2.7g | 10.8% |
| Water | 90g | 3.6% |
| Calories | 31 | 1.4% |
Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 0.05 | g | 0.3% |
| Monounsaturated | 0.01 | g | 0.0% |
| Polyunsaturated | 0.11 | g | 0.8% |
| Omega-3 | 0.033 | g | Estimate |
| Omega-6 | 0.077 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0 | g | 0.0% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 12.2 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.41 | mg |
| Selenium | 0.6 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 35 | mcg | 3.9% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.082 | mg | 6.8% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.104 | mg | 8.0% |
| vitamin B3 | 0.73 | mg | 4.6% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.141 | mg | 8.3% |
| vitamin B9 | 33 | mcg | 8.3% |
| vitamin C | 12.2 | mg | 13.6% |
| vitamin E | 0.41 | mg | 2.7% |
| vitamin K | 43 | mcg | 35.8% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 37 | mg | 3.7% |
| iron | 1.03 | mg | 5.7% |
| magnesium | 25 | mg | 6.3% |
| phosphorus | 38 | mg | 5.4% |
| potassium | 211 | mg | 8.1% |
| sodium | 6 | mg | 0.3% |
| zinc | 0.24 | mg | 2.2% |
| copper | 0.069 | mg | 7.7% |
| manganese | 0.216 | mg | 9.4% |
| selenium | 0.6 | mcg | 1.1% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 34 | mg | 4.9% | 89% |
| Isoleucine | 66 | mg | 4.7% | 92% |
| Leucine | 112 | mg | 4.1% | 77% |
| Lysine | 88 | mg | 4.2% | 76% |
| Methionine limiting | 40 | mg | 3.8% | 72% |
| Phenylalanine | 109 | mg | 6.2% | 111% |
| Threonine | 79 | mg | 7.5% | 132% |
| Tryptophan | 19 | mg | 6.8% | 120% |
| Valine | 90 | mg | 4.9% | 94% |
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