Green Beans Nutrition

Green Beans

Green beans are members of the common bean family, Phaseolus vulgaris, and are a popular part of diets around the world. There are slight variations in the bean – they can be different shapes, colors (even purple), and by different names, including French beans, fine beans, string beans, or even squeaky beans, depending on the region of the world. 

There are approximately 150 varieties of green beans throughout the world! Despite the variable appearance of the beans, their nutritional content and health benefits remain similar. Green beans are a versatile vegetable that, as mentioned, can be grown in many different climates. This has made them a popular and globally recognized food. 

Although popularized in many American and European dishes, they are widely cultivated across Asia and Africa as well. They appear in a wide array of cultural dishes and offer health benefits to people all around the world.

Nutrition of Green Beans

"Nutrition value per 100 g"

Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
	Calories
Calories	130.0 KJ	2%
From Carbohydrates	107.0 KJ	~
From Fat	4.2 KJ	~
From Protein	18.4 KJ	~
	Carbohydrates
Carbohydrate	7.1 g	2%
Dietary Fiber	3.4 g	14%
Starch	~	~
Sugars	1.4 g	~
	Fats & Fatty Acids
Fat	0.1 g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.0 g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.0 g	~
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.1 g	~
Omega-3	36.0 mg	~
Omega-6	23.0 mg	~
	Protein & Amino Acids
Protein	1.8 g	4%
Tryptophan	19. mg	~
Threonine	79.0 mg	~
Isoleucine	66.0 mg	~
Leucine	112.0 mg	~
Lysine	88.7 mg	~
Methionine	22.0 mg	~
Cystine	18.0 mg	~
Phenylalanine	67.0 mg	~
Tyrosine	42.0 mg	~
Valine	90.0 mg	~
Arginine	73.0 mg	~
Histidine	34.0 mg	~
Alanine	84.0 mg	~
Aspartic Acid	255.0 mg	~
Glutamic Acid	187.0 mg	~
Glycine	65.0 mg	~
Proline	68.0 mg	~
Serine	99.0 mg	~
Hydroxyproline	~	~
	Vitamins
Vitamin A	690.0 IU	14%
Vitamin C	16.3 mg	27%
Vitamin D	~	~
Vitamin E	0.4 mg	2%
Vitamin K	14.4 mcg	18%
Thiamin	0.1 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.1 mg	6%
Niacin	0.8 mg	4%
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg	4%
Folate	37.0 mcg	9%
Vitamin B12	0.0 mcg	0%
Pantothenic Acid	0.1 mg	1%
Choline	15.3 mg	~
Betaine	0.1 mg	~
	Minerals
Calcium	37.0 mg	4%
Iron	1.0 mg	6%
Magnesium	25.0 mg	6%
Phosphorus	38.0 mg	4%
Potassium	209.0 mg	6%
Sodium	6.0 mg	0%
Zinc	0.2 mg	2%
Copper	0.1 mg	3%
Manganese	0.2 mg	11%
Selenium	0.6 mcg	1%
Fluoride	19.0 mcg	~
	Sterols
Cholesterol	0.0 mg	0%
Phytosterols	~	~
	Other Constituents
Water	90.3 g	~
Ash	0.7 g	~
Caffeine	0.0 mg	~
Theobromine	0.0 mg	~
Alcohol	0.0 g	~

Health Benefits of Green Beans

• Reduce Heart Diseases
• Anticancer Potential
• Control Diabetes
• Boost Immunity
• Eye Care
• Improve Bone Health
• Treat Gastrointestinal Issues
• Fertility & Pregnancy
• Boost Energy
• Rich in Protein