Calories in Green beans, canned, reduced sodium, cooked, no added fat
Generic food Cooked Beans and Legumes
Green beans, canned, reduced sodium, cooked, no added fat contains 22 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (140 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 17% from protein and 16% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in string beans on FoodFactly, where the median is 48 kcal per 100 g across 20 foods.
100 g provides 32% 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 | 22 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.46 g | 0.6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.1 g | 0.5% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 2 mg | 0.1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.3 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.9 g | 7% |
| Total sugars C | 0.78 g | |
| Protein C | 1.1 g | 2% |
| Vitamin A C | 18 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 2.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.03 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin K C | 38.9 µg | 32% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.046 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.03 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 27 µg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 14.7 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 38 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus C | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potassium C | 96 mg | 2% |
| Zinc C | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.034 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 17%
- Carbohydrates 67%
- Fat 16%
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
- Protein1.1 gbelow the median for string beans (median 1.5 g)
- Fiber1.9 gbelow the median for string beans (median 2.9 g)
- Sugars0.78 gin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 1.8 g)
- Fat0.46 gin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.1 gin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 124 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water93.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.019 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.23 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 | 0.089 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.089 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.019 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 122 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 452 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 156 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 24 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 93.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 27 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, canned, cooked, fat added, NS as to fat type Cooked | 46 | 1 g | 4 g | 2.9 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 |
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, chili, barbecue, ranch style, cooked Cooked | 97 | 5 g | 16.9 g | 1 g |
| Soymilk, original and vanilla, light, unsweetened, with added calcium, vitamins A and D | 34 | 2.6 g | 3.9 g | 0.85 g |
| SILK Plus Fiber, soymilk | 41 | 2.5 g | 5.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Beans, baked, canned, with beef Cooked | 121 | 6.4 g | 16.9 g | 3.5 g |
| SILK Light Plain, soymilk | 29 | 2.5 g | 3.3 g | 0.82 g |
| SILK Plus for Bone Health, soymilk | 41 | 2.5 g | 4.5 g | 1.4 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 22 kcal. 1 cup (140 g): about 31 kcal. 1 cut piece (2 g): about 0 kcal. 1 bean (6 g): about 1 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked green beans?
Cooked green beans contains 1.1 g of protein per 100 g (2% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.6 g in 1 cup (140 g). About 17% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other string beans, that is below the median (median 1.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked green beans?
Cooked green beans has 4.3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.9 g of fiber and 0.78 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked green beans?
Cooked green beans contains 0.46 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.1 g is saturated (0.5% 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 (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked green beans?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0.1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does green beans have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, green beans, canned, reduced sodium, cooked, no added fat has 22 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 2709865. 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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