Calories in Green beans, raw
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Green beans, raw contains 31 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup 1/2" pieces (100 g) provides about 31 kcal.
Roughly 75% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 20% from protein and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables and vegetable products on FoodFactly (35 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 36% of the Daily Value for Vitamin K and 14% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.
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 USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 31 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.22 g | 0.3% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.05 g | 0.3% |
| Trans fat Z | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 6 mg | 0.3% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 2.7 g | 10% |
| Total sugars M | 3.3 g | |
| Protein C | 1.8 g | 4% |
| Vitamin A ? | 35 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 12.2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K I | 43 µg | 36% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.082 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.73 mg | 5% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) C | 0.23 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.14 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) C | 33 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline C | 15.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 37 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 38 mg | 3% |
| Potassium C | 211 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.24 mg | 2% |
| Copper C | 0.069 mg | 8% |
| Manganese C | 0.22 mg | 9% |
| Selenium M | 0.6 µg | 1% |
| Fluoride M | 19 µg |
% 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 75%
- Fat 5%
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
- Protein1.8 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2 g)
- Fiber2.7 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.2 g)
- Sugars3.3 gabove the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 2.3 g)
- Fat0.22 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.3 g)
- Saturated fat0.05 gbelow the median for vegetables and vegetable products (median 0.052 g)
- Sodium6 mgin the lowest quarter of vegetables and vegetable products (median 36 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water90.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 0.11 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 0.88 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0.36 g |
| Glucose M | 1.5 g |
| Fructose M | 1.4 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan C | 0.019 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine C | 0.079 g |
| Isoleucine C | 0.066 g |
| Leucine C | 0.11 g |
| Lysine C | 0.088 g |
| Methionine C | 0.022 g |
| Cystine C | 0.018 g |
| Phenylalanine C | 0.067 g |
| Tyrosine C | 0.042 g |
| Valine C | 0.09 g |
| Arginine C | 0.073 g |
| Histidine C | 0.034 g |
| Alanine C | 0.084 g |
| Aspartic acid C | 0.26 g |
| Glutamic acid C | 0.19 g |
| Glycine C | 0.065 g |
| Proline C | 0.068 g |
| Serine C | 0.099 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.044 g |
| SFA 4:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.042 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.008 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.008 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.069 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0 g |
Carotenoids (7)
| Beta-carotene M | 379 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene M | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin M | 640 µg |
| Retinol Z | 0 µg |
| Carotene, alpha M | 69 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta M | 0 µg |
Other components (12)
| Water C | 90.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash C | 0.66 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 131 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 690 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 33 µg |
| Betaine I | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 33.6 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.4 g |
| Fat | 0.28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
Other forms of Green beans
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabbage, raw Raw | 25 | 1.3 g | 5.8 g | 0.1 g |
| Eggplant, raw Raw | 25 | 0.98 g | 5.9 g | 0.18 g |
| Red bell pepper, raw Raw | 26 | 0.99 g | 6 g | 0.3 g |
| Broccoli, raw Raw | 34 | 2.8 g | 6.6 g | 0.37 g |
| Cauliflower, raw Raw | 25 | 1.9 g | 5 g | 0.28 g |
| Carrots, raw Raw | 41 | 0.93 g | 9.6 g | 0.24 g |
| Asparagus, raw Raw | 20 | 2.2 g | 3.9 g | 0.12 g |
| Onion, raw Raw | 40 | 1.1 g | 9.3 g | 0.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw green beans?
100 g of raw green beans has 31 kcal. 1 cup 1/2" pieces (100 g): about 31 kcal. 10 beans, 4" long (55 g): about 17 kcal.
How much protein is in raw green beans?
Raw green beans contains 1.8 g of protein per 100 g (4% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 1.8 g in 1 cup 1/2" pieces (100 g). About 20% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables and vegetable products, that is below the median (median 2 g).
How many carbs are in raw green beans?
Raw green beans has 7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 2.7 g of fiber and 3.3 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw green beans?
Raw green beans contains 0.22 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 (36% DV) and Vitamin C (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw green beans?
100 g contains 6 mg of sodium, 0.3% 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 31 kcal, while beans, baked, canned, no salt added has 105 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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: SR Legacy, record 169961. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Beans, snap, green, raw". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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