Calories in Green beans, canned, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type
Generic food Cooked Beans and Legumes
Green beans, canned, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type contains 46 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (145 g) provides about 67 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from fat, with 34% from carbohydrates and 9% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for string beans on FoodFactly (48 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 33% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 46 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.9 g | 4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.76 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 2 mg | 0.7% |
| Sodium C | 282 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.8 g | 6% |
| Total sugars C | 1.3 g | |
| Protein C | 1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 29 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 39.9 µg | 33% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.045 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 22 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 14.5 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 35 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.76 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 23 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 95 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.18 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.04 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 0.4 µg | 0.7% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 9%
- Carbohydrates 34%
- Fat 57%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein1 gin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 1.5 g)
- Fiber1.8 gin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 2.9 g)
- Sugars1.3 gbelow the median for string beans (median 1.8 g)
- Fat2.9 gabove the median for string beans (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.76 gabove the median for string beans (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium282 mgin the top quarter of string beans (median 124 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water91.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.92 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.94 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.73 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.018 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.007 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.064 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.44 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.15 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.89 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.21 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.014 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 123 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 373 µg |
| Retinol C | 11 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 151 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 23 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 91.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 22 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Green beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green beans, raw Raw | 40 | 2 g | 7.4 g | 0.28 g |
| Green beans, cooked, from restaurant Cooked | 78 | 2 g | 7.3 g | 4.6 g |
| Green beans, fresh, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 42 | 2.1 g | 7.7 g | 0.29 g |
| Green beans, frozen, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 28 | 1.5 g | 6.4 g | 0.17 g |
| Green beans, canned, cooked, no added fat Cooked | 24 | 1 g | 4.1 g | 0.39 g |
| Green beans, NS as to form, cooked Cooked | 55 | 1.5 g | 5.7 g | 2.9 g |
| Green beans, fresh, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 64 | 2 g | 7.5 g | 2.9 g |
| Green beans, frozen, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 50 | 1.5 g | 6.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Green beans, fresh, cooked with oil Cooked | 68 | 2 g | 7.5 g | 3.3 g |
| Green beans, fresh, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 61 | 2 g | 7.5 g | 2.6 g |
| Green beans, frozen, cooked with oil Cooked | 53 | 1.4 g | 6.2 g | 3.1 g |
| Green beans, frozen, cooked with butter or margarine Cooked | 47 | 1.5 g | 6.3 g | 2.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow string beans, cooked Cooked | 50 | 1.5 g | 6.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Beans, liquid from stewed kidney beans Cooked | 47 | 1.8 g | 2.8 g | 3.2 g |
| Beans, baked, canned, with beef Cooked | 121 | 6.4 g | 16.9 g | 3.5 g |
| Beans, chili, barbecue, ranch style, cooked Cooked | 97 | 5 g | 16.9 g | 1 g |
| SILK Plus Fiber, soymilk | 41 | 2.5 g | 5.8 g | 1.4 g |
| SILK Plus for Bone Health, soymilk | 41 | 2.5 g | 4.5 g | 1.4 g |
| SILK Plus Omega-3 DHA, soymilk | 45 | 2.9 g | 3.3 g | 2.1 g |
| Vitasoy USA, Vitasoy Organic Creamy Original Soymilk | 44 | 2.9 g | 4.5 g | 1.6 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked green beans?
100 g of cooked green beans has 46 kcal. 1 cup (145 g): about 67 kcal. 1 cut piece (2 g): about 1 kcal. 1 bean (6 g): about 3 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked green beans?
Cooked green beans contains 1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.5 g in 1 cup (145 g). About 9% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other string beans, that is in the lowest quarter (median 1.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked green beans?
Cooked green beans has 4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 1.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked green beans?
Cooked green beans contains 2.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.76 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked green beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (33% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked green beans?
100 g contains 282 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does green beans have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, green beans, canned, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type has 46 kcal, while green beans, raw has 40 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2709858. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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