⏱ 7 min totalEasy Steamed Green Beans
Per 1 serving · 161 g · 3 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.8g19% of calories
- Carbs7g76% of calories
- Fat0.2g5% of calories
- ✓ Low calorie
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Easy Steamed Green Beans (161 g) has 31 calories, with 1.8 g of protein, 7 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (76% of calories). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 26% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Vitamin C14%
- Vitamin K12%
- Vitamin B611%
- Iron13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium26%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- 🥄¼ cup Water
- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
1 cup, pieces Green beans
Directions
- 1
Bring salted water to boil in a large frying pan or sauté pan.
- 2
Add green beans, cover, and cook until green beans are tender to the bite and water has evaporated. Serve hot and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (161 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 35 μg | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 14 μg | 12% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) | 33 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 15 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 37 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 211 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 38 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 9% |
| Selenium | 1 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 69 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.3 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 379 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 19 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 31 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 6minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 4minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Steamed Green Beans?
One serving of Easy Steamed Green Beans (1 serving) has 31 calories, which works out to 19 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Easy Steamed Green Beans high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.8 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 19% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Easy Steamed Green Beans keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 76% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Easy Steamed Green Beans?
587 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Easy Steamed Green Beans?
3.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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