Calories in Green beans, raw
Generic food Raw Beans and Legumes
Green beans, raw contains 40 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (100 g) provides about 40 kcal.
Roughly 74% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from protein and 6% 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 37% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K, 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C and 11% of the Daily Value for copper.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 40 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.28 g | 0.4% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.05 g | 0.3% |
| Cholesterol C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 3 g | 11% |
| Total sugars C | 2.3 g | |
| Protein C | 2 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A C | 35 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 12.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 43.9 µg | 37% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.06 mg | 5% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.12 mg | 7% |
| Folate (B9) C | 33 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 15.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 0.65 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium C | 28 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus C | 41 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 290 mg | 6% |
| Zinc C | 0.35 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.098 mg | 11% |
| Selenium C | 0.6 µg | 1% |
% 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 20%
- Carbohydrates 74%
- Fat 6%
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 top quarter of string beans (median 1.5 g)
- Fiber3 gin the top quarter of string beans (median 2.9 g)
- Sugars2.3 gin the top quarter of string beans (median 1.8 g)
- Fat0.28 gin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.05 gin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 0.71 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of string beans (median 124 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water89.7 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.11 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 | 0.044 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 | 0.042 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.069 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 | 379 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 640 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 69 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 89.7 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 33 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, 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 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tofu, raw, regular, prepared with calcium sulfate Raw | 76 | 8.1 g | 1.9 g | 4.8 g |
| SILK Plus Fiber, soymilk | 41 | 2.5 g | 5.8 g | 1.4 g |
| Yellow string beans, cooked Cooked | 50 | 1.5 g | 6.3 g | 2.7 g |
| Soymilk (All flavors), lowfat, with added calcium, vitamins A and D | 43 | 1.7 g | 7.2 g | 0.62 g |
| Soy milk, unfortified | 54 | 3.3 g | 6.3 g | 1.8 g |
| SILK Plus for Bone Health, soymilk | 41 | 2.5 g | 4.5 g | 1.4 g |
| SILK Light Vanilla, soymilk | 33 | 2.5 g | 4.1 g | 0.82 g |
| SILK Vanilla, soymilk | 41 | 2.5 g | 4.1 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 raw green beans?
100 g of raw green beans has 40 kcal. 1 cup (100 g): about 40 kcal. 1 bean (6 g): about 2 kcal.
How much protein is in raw green beans?
Raw green beans contains 2 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in 1 cup (100 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other string beans, that is among the highest quarter (median 1.5 g).
How many carbs are in raw green beans?
Raw green beans has 7.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3 g of fiber and 2.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw green beans?
Raw green beans contains 0.28 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.05 g is saturated (0.3% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw green beans contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin K (37% DV), Vitamin C (14% DV) and copper (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw green beans?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does green beans have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, green beans, raw has 40 kcal, while green beans, cooked, from restaurant has 78 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 2709769. 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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