Calories in Green bean casserole
Generic food Vegetables
Green bean casserole contains 56 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (230 g) provides about 129 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 36% from fat and 14% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in vegetable dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 93 kcal per 100 g across 33 foods.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K.
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 | 56 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 2.2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.51 g | 3% |
| Cholesterol C | 1 mg | 0.3% |
| Sodium C | 316 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.1 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 2 g | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 26 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.8 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.2 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 31.3 µg | 26% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.039 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.077 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.52 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.071 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) C | 17 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.04 µg | 2% |
| Choline C | 13.3 mg | 2% |
| Calcium C | 42 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.43 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 43 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 203 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.28 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.063 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 1.5 µg | 3% |
% 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 14%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein2 gin the lowest quarter of vegetable dishes (median 4.1 g)
- Fiber1.9 gin the top quarter of vegetable dishes (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2 gbelow the median for vegetable dishes (median 2.1 g)
- Fat2.2 gin the lowest quarter of vegetable dishes (median 4.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.51 gin the lowest quarter of vegetable dishes (median 1.6 g)
- Sodium316 mgin the top quarter of vegetable dishes (median 232 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal3.5 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water87.5 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.47 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.1 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 | 0.9 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.004 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.01 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.11 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.46 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.007 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.01 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 203 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 343 µg |
| Retinol C | 8 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 37 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 87.5 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 17 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Salad, no dressing | 48 | 2.8 g | 4.4 g | 2.3 g |
| Lettuce, salad with avocado, tomato, and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing | 54 | 1.3 g | 5.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Lettuce, salad with egg, tomato, and/or carrots, with or without other vegetables, no dressing | 50 | 3.4 g | 3.9 g | 2.3 g |
| Sauerkraut | 40 | 0.9 g | 4.2 g | 2.5 g |
| Jai, Monk's Food | 60 | 4.3 g | 7.7 g | 1.9 g |
| Stew, vegetable | 47 | 1.4 g | 10.1 g | 0.24 g |
| Caesar salad, with romaine, no dressing | 77 | 4 g | 7.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Radishes, hawaiian style, pickled | 28 | 1.1 g | 5.2 g | 0.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in green bean casserole?
100 g of green bean casserole has 56 kcal. 1 cup (230 g): about 129 kcal.
How much protein is in green bean casserole?
Green bean casserole contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4.5 g in 1 cup (230 g). About 14% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetable dishes, that is in the lowest quarter (median 4.1 g).
How many carbs are in green bean casserole?
Green bean casserole has 7.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in green bean casserole?
Green bean casserole contains 2.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.51 g is saturated (3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does green bean casserole contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in green bean casserole?
100 g contains 316 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
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 2710040. 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).
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.