⏱ 27 min total

Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes

Name: Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 4 oz Green beans; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Butter; ⅛ tsp Garlic powder; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp Granulated sugar; ³⁄₁₆ tbsp, chopped Basil; ³⁄₁₆ dash Salt; ³⁄₁₆ dash Black pepper; ³⁄₁₆ cup cherry tomatoes Cherry tomatoes

Per 1 serving · 144 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

3%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.4g
13% of calories
Carbs
11g
61% of calories
Fat
2.2g
27% of calories

Portion

✓ Low fat
✓ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes (144 g) has 66 calories, with 2.4 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 2.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (61% of calories).

Per 100 g

46cal

very low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

3.6g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.4g

6.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber12%
Vitamin C19%
Vitamin K17%
Vitamin B613%
Folate (B9)10%
Iron16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 12 min

1
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and boil for 3-4 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2
In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic powder, sugar, basil, salt, and pepper, stirring to combine.
3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes to the pan and cook until they are just soft and heated through, but not squishy. Add the drained green beans and mix well to combine.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (144 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	67 μg	7%
Vitamin C	17 mg	19%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	1 mg	4%
Vitamin K	20 μg	17%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	8%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	9%
Niacin	1 mg	6%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	13%
Folate (B9)	42 μg	10%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.3 mg	6%
Choline	20 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	46 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	16%
Potassium	305 mg	6%
Magnesium	32 mg	8%
Phosphorus	52 mg	7%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	0.3 mg	12%
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	103 μg	—
Arginine	0.1 g	—
Aspartic acid	0.3 g	—
Beta carotene	559 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	22 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	0.3 g	—
Glycine	0.1 g	—
Histidine	0 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.1 g	—
Lycopene	639 μg	—
Lysine	0.1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	1 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	0.2 g	—
Proline	0.1 g	—
Retinol	16 μg	—
Serine	0.1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.1 g	—
Total omega 3	0 g	—
Total omega 6	0.1 g	—
Tryptophan	0 g	—
Tyrosine	0 g	—
Valine	0.1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 66 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

13min
Walking (3.5 mph)
8min
Cycling (moderate)
6min
Running (6 mph)
9min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes?

One serving of Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes (1 serving) has 66 calories, which works out to 46 calories per 100 g. That is about 3.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 13% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 61% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes?

34 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Green Beans with Cherry Tomatoes?

6.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (144 g)

Calories66

% Daily Value*

Total fat 2.2g	3%
Saturated fat 1.3g	6%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 5.1mg	2%
Sodium 34mg	1%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 3.4g	12%
Total sugars 6.4g
Protein 2.4g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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