Calories in Green Beans: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
How many calories in green beans: per 100 g and per serving
Figures are for: Green beans, boiled
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 53 kcal |
| Energy (kilojoules) | 146 kJ | 220 kJ |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Total carbohydrates | 7.7 g | 12 g |
| incl. sugars | 1.6 g | 2.4 g |
| incl. fiber | 3.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
*Where the numbers come from
Values per 100 g as eaten, averaged from food composition tables (USDA FoodData Central and others) and rounded — a specific brand or recipe will differ a little. Carbohydrates are total carbohydrate, fiber included, as on a US Nutrition Facts label.
35 kcal (146 kJ) per 100 g · P/F/C 1.9/0.3/7.7 g
Serving (150 g) — 53 kcal (220 kJ) · Nutri-Score A
Per 100 g: sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: medium
Are green beans healthy?
Yes. On their nutrient profile, green beans are a healthy choice: grade A on the open 2023 Nutri-Score algorithm, the top grade.
For
- Low in calories: 35 kcal per 100 g, so a 150 g serving is 53 kcal.
- Fiber: 4.8 g per serving — 19% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
A typical serving is 150 g: 53 kcal, 2.8 g protein, 0.5 g fat and 12 g carbs. Other weights in the table.
How we judge this, and the sources
The answer comes from the food's composition, not from opinion: its Nutri-Score grade on the open 2023 algorithm, a traffic light for sugar, salt, saturated fat and fiber per 100 g, and the share of daily reference amounts in a typical serving (for salt, sugar, fiber and vegetables, those of the WHO). It rates the food's nutrient profile; it is not medical advice. Formulas, thresholds and every source are on the methodology page; last checked against the sources on November 1, 2026. The short food description was written by our language model (AI) — how we check the text.
More about this food
Green beans are young pods eaten whole: low in calories, with fiber and vitamins C and K.
protein 27%fat 10%carbs 63%
Vitamins and minerals in green beans
Per 100 g, the standouts are vitamin K — 48 mcg, 40% of the Daily Value; manganese — 0.28 mg, 12% of the Daily Value; vitamin C — 9.7 mg, 11% of the Daily Value.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: 150 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 32 mcg | 48 mcg | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9.7 mg | 15 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin E | 0.46 mg | 0.69 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K | 48 mcg | 72 mcg | 60% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.07 mg | 0.11 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 0.15 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.61 mg | 0.92 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 0.08 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 33 mcg | 50 mcg | 12% |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 219 mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 44 mg | 66 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 29 mg | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.65 mg | 0.98 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.25 mg | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0.06 mg | 0.09 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.28 mg | 0.43 mg | 19% |
*Where the vitamin numbers come from
Vitamins and minerals come from the USDA FoodData Central record “Beans, snap, green, cooked, boiled, drained, without salt” (FDC ID 169141, SR Legacy; public domain), checked October 14, 2026; the record was matched to this food by calories, protein and fat. % DV is per serving, against the FDA Daily Values used on Nutrition Facts labels (2,000-calorie diet). The table lists nutrients that reach at least 2% DV per 100 g; the rest are absent or trace. Varieties, seasons and brands differ, and cooking in water leaches some vitamin C and B vitamins.
Green Beans calories by weight, 50–300 g
150 g of green beans has 53 calories and 200 g has 70. The table gives protein, fat and carbs for each weight; for any other amount, type your own into the calculator below.
| Weight | Kcal | P / F / C, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 g | 18 | 1 / 0.2 / 3.9 | 1.6 |
| 100 g | 35 | 1.9 / 0.3 / 7.7 | 3.2 |
| 150 g — typical serving | 53 | 2.8 / 0.5 / 12 | 4.8 |
| 200 g | 70 | 3.8 / 0.6 / 15 | 6.4 |
| 250 g | 88 | 4.8 / 0.8 / 19 | 8 |
| 300 g | 105 | 5.7 / 0.9 / 23 | 9.6 |
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Green Beans: calories by type and cooking method
“Calories per 100 g” depends on which kind you mean — dry or cooked, oil in the pan, what it's served with. Every row comes from the same database the diary uses.
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Green beans, raw | 31 | 1.8 / 0.2 / 7 |
| Green beans, boiled | 35 | 1.9 / 0.3 / 7.7 |
How much movement is one serving?
A 150 g serving is 53 kcal — roughly 17 min of easy walking or 7 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person. In the diary, minutes are worked out for your weight and the activities you actually do.
Green Beans: swaps and alternatives
No need to swap: green beans already get grade A, the top of the scale, and nothing is in the red on the per-100 g traffic light: sugar 1.6 g (red is over 22.5 g), saturated fat 0.1 g (over 5 g) and salt 0 g (over 1.5 g). We only suggest a swap when it fixes a real problem. How we pick swaps.
Equally good alternatives
Same food group and the same place on the plate, with a Nutri-Score grade at least as good. Figures are for 150 g, a typical serving of green beans.
| Food | Grade | Kcal | Protein, g | Fiber, g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Beans | A | 53 | 2.8 | 4.8 |
| Carrots | A | 53 | 2 | 3.6 |
| Broccoli | A | 53 | 3.6 | 4.9 |
| Brussels Sprouts | A | 56 | 3.9 | 3.9 |
Green Beans vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 27 | 1.3 / 0.1 / 7.2 |
| Spaghetti Squash | 27 | 0.7 / 0.3 / 6.5 |
| Pumpkin | 32 | 1 / 0.1 / 7.5 |
| Okra | 33 | 1.9 / 0.2 / 7.5 |
| Green Beans | 35 | 1.9 / 0.3 / 7.7 |
| Onion | 41 | 1.4 / 0.2 / 9.9 |
| Beets | 44 | 1.7 / 0.2 / 10 |
FAQ
How many calories are in 100 g of green beans?
100 g of green beans has 35 calories, with 1.9 g protein, 0.3 g fat and 7.7 g carbohydrates (3.2 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of green beans?
A 150 g serving has 53 calories: 2.8 g protein, 0.5 g fat and 12 g carbs.
What are the macros of green beans?
Per 100 g: 1.9 g protein, 7.7 g carbs and 0.3 g fat. By calories that's about 27% protein, 63% carbs and 10% fat.
How long do you have to walk to burn a serving of green beans?
About 17 min of easy walking or 7 min of cycling for a 70 kg (154 lb) person — that's the 53 calories in a 150 g serving.
What vitamins and minerals are in green beans?
Per 100 g, green beans are richest in vitamin K (48 mcg, 40% DV), manganese (0.28 mg, 12% DV), vitamin C (9.7 mg, 11% DV) — from USDA FoodData Central record 169141.
How much fiber is in green beans?
100 g of green beans has 3.2 g of fiber; a 150 g serving has 4.8 g — 19% of the 25 g a day the WHO recommends.
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