Calories in Green Beans: Per 100 g, Per Serving & Nutrition Facts
35 kcal per 100 g · Nutri-Score A
Serving (serving, 150 g) — 53 kcal · P/F/C 1.9/0.3/4.5 g
sugar: low saturated fat: low salt: low fiber: medium
Green beans are young pods eaten whole: low in calories, with fiber and vitamins C and K.
How many calories in green beans: per 100 g and per serving
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Serving: serving, 150 g |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 35 kcal | 53 kcal |
| Protein | 1.9 g | 2.8 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.5 g |
| incl. saturated | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g | 6.8 g |
| incl. sugars | 1.6 g | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g | 4.8 g |
| Salt | 0 g | 0 g |
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.
protein 27%fat 10%carbs 63%
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Green Beans: nutrition highlights
It has 4.8 g of fiber per serving — roughly 19% of the 25 g a day most adults fall short of. It's light: 35 kcal per 100 g, so even a big serving barely moves your daily total.
On the open Nutri-Score algorithm, green beans gets an A: one of the better picks in its category. The score weighs calories, sugar, saturated fat and salt against protein, fiber and the share of fruit, vegetables, legumes and nuts.
What to watch
- No red flags on the traffic light: sugar, salt and saturated fat per 100 g are all within the low-to-medium range.
How much movement is one serving?
One serving (serving, 150 g) 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.
Healthier swaps for Green Beans
There's no swap in our base that is clearly better at the same calories — green beans is already one of the better choices in its category.
Green Beans vs similar foods: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Kcal | P / F / C, g |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Pepper | 27 | 1.3 / 0.1 / 5.3 |
| Pumpkin | 32 | 1 / 0.1 / 6 |
| Green Beans | 35 | 1.9 / 0.3 / 4.5 |
| Carrots | 35 | 1.3 / 0.1 / 6.9 |
| Broccoli | 35 | 2.4 / 0.4 / 4 |
| Brussels Sprouts | 37 | 2.6 / 0.5 / 4.5 |
| Onion | 41 | 1.4 / 0.2 / 8.2 |
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 4.5 g carbohydrates (3.2 g fiber).
How many calories are in a serving of green beans?
A serving (serving, 150 g) has 53 calories: 2.8 g protein, 0.5 g fat and 6.8 g carbs.
What are the macros of green beans?
Per 100 g: 1.9 g protein, 4.5 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 one serving (serving, 150 g).