Calories in green beans
Green beans (1 cup 1/2" pieces, 100 g) has 31 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Per 100 g, that's 31 kcal.
Values are for Beans, snap, green, raw. Amounts vary with size, variety and preparation.
Green beans
Per 1 cup 1/2" pieces (100 g)
Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Calories in green beans by serving
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 cup 1/2" pieces | 100 g | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.2 g |
| 10 beans (4" long) | 55 g | 17 | 1 g | 3.8 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 9 | 0.5 g | 2 g | 0.1 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 20%Carbs 75%Fat 5%
Green beans has a very low energy density (0.3 kcal per gram). It provides 5.9 g of protein per 100 kcal.
Vegetables: calories compared
| Per 100 g | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celery | 14 | 0.7 g | 3 g | 0.2 g |
| Cucumber | 15 | 0.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.1 g |
| Zucchini | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.1 g | 0.3 g |
| Romaine lettuce | 17 | 1.2 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Tomato | 18 | 0.9 g | 3.9 g | 0.2 g |
| Asparagus | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.1 g |
| Mushrooms | 22 | 3.1 g | 3.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Spinach | 23 | 2.9 g | 3.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Cauliflower | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.3 g |
| Red bell pepper | 26 | 1 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Green beans | 31 | 1.8 g | 7 g | 0.2 g |
| Broccoli | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Onion | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
| Carrots | 41 | 0.9 g | 9.6 g | 0.2 g |
| Green peas | 78 | 5.2 g | 14.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet potato | 90 | 2 g | 20.7 g | 0.1 g |
| Baked potato | 93 | 2.5 g | 21.1 g | 0.1 g |
| Corn on the cob | 96 | 3.4 g | 21 g | 1.5 g |
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Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, SR Legacy, FDC ID 169961. Calories are rounded to the nearest whole number and nutrients to one decimal place.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in green beans?
31 calories in 1 cup 1/2" pieces (100 g), or 31 calories per 100 g.
How much protein is in green beans?
1.8 g of protein in 1 cup 1/2" pieces (100 g) (1.8 g per 100 g).
How many carbs are in green beans?
7 g of carbohydrates in 1 cup 1/2" pieces (100 g), including 2.7 g of fiber.