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Green snap bean
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 31 kcal —
- Protein 1.8 g 4%
- Carbohydrate 4.3 g 2%
- Fat 0.2 g 0%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 2.7 g 10%
- Sugars 3.3 g —
- Sodium 6 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 35 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 12.2 mg 14%
- Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.41 mg 3%
- Vitamin K 43 µg 36%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.1 mg 8%
- Niacin (B3) 0.73 mg 5%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.23 mg 5%
- Vitamin B6 0.14 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 33 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 15.3 mg 3%
Minerals
- Calcium 37 mg 3%
- Iron 1 mg 6%
- Magnesium 25 mg 6%
- Phosphorus 38 mg 3%
- Potassium 211 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.24 mg 2%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.22 mg 9%
- Selenium 0.6 µg 1%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 31 | 1.8 g | 4.3 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × beans (4" long) | 55 g | 17 | 1 g | 2.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 × cup 1/2" pieces | 200 g | 62 | 3.7 g | 8.5 g | 0.4 g |
| ½ × cup 1/2" pieces | 50 g | 16 | 0.9 g | 2.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × cup 1/2" pieces | 300 g | 93 | 5.5 g | 13 g | 0.7 g |
| 4 × cup 1/2" pieces | 400 g | 124 | 7.3 g | 17 g | 0.9 g |
Similar foods
- Green beanscanned28 kcal / 100 g
- French beansraw25 kcal / 100 g
- Green runner beanor dwarf, seeds with pod, fresh, raw34 kcal / 100 g
- French green beansraw27 kcal / 100 g
- Yellow snap beanraw31 kcal / 100 g
- Snap beanscanned, all styles, seasoned, solids and liquids16 kcal / 100 g
- Macarrão green beanpod, var., raw28 kcal / 100 g
- Common beansraw306 kcal / 100 g
- Italian green or yellow snap beansraw31 kcal / 100 g
- Manteiga green beanpod, var., raw24 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Green snap bean
How do you cook green snap beans so they stay crisp?
Trim the ends and boil the beans in well-salted water for 3–5 minutes, until bright green and just tender. Drain and plunge them into iced water to stop the cooking, then dry well before dressing or stir-frying.
Do you need to top and tail green snap beans?
Remove the stem end, which can feel tough; the pointed tail is tender and can stay on. If the beans have a noticeable string along the seam, pull it away as you trim.
How long do green snap beans take to steam?
Steam whole, trimmed beans for about 5–7 minutes, or until a knife tip slips in while they still have a little bite. Cut beans cook faster, so start checking after 3 minutes.
Can you eat green snap beans raw?
Yes. Wash them, trim the stem ends and eat them crisp as a snack or slice them thinly into salads; blanching makes them sweeter and easier to chew.
How should you store green snap beans?
Keep them unwashed in a loosely closed bag in the fridge and use them within about 3–5 days. Wash just before cooking, as damp beans spoil more quickly.
What goes well with green snap beans?
They pair particularly well with garlic, lemon, butter, olive oil, toasted almonds and tomatoes. Add blanched beans to a Niçoise-style salad, or toss them with garlic and olive oil for a simple side.
Can you use green snap beans instead of French beans?
Yes; they can be swapped in equal amounts in most recipes, including salads, stir-fries and casseroles. Cook them until tender but still slightly crisp, checking early if they are especially slender.
What is a typical portion of green snap beans?
A side portion is about 100 g, roughly a generous handful of trimmed beans. That provides 2.7 g of fibre.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 169961 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
