⏱ 15 min total

Green Beans with Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic

Name: Green Beans with Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 cup, pieces Green beans; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 1 tbsp Balsamic vinegar; 1 clove Garlic

Per 1 serving · 133 g · 4 ingredients

Calories

169

8%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
2.1g
5% of calories
Carbs
11g
25% of calories
Fat
14g
71% of calories

Portion

✓ Low sodium
✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Green Beans with Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic (133 g) has 169 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories).

Per 100 g

127cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

1.2g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

2.8g

5.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber10%
Vitamin C15%
Vitamin E16%
Vitamin K19%
Vitamin B614%
Iron16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 10 min

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the green beans and cook 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender, then drain well.
2
While hot, toss the drained beans with the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and finely chopped garlic until evenly coated. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (133 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	35 μg	4%
Vitamin C	13 mg	15%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	2 mg	16%
Vitamin K	23 μg	19%
Thiamine	0.1 mg	7%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	8%
Niacin	1 mg	5%
Vitamin B6	0.2 mg	14%
Folate (B9)	33 μg	8%
Vitamin B12	0 μg	0%
Pantothenic acid	0.2 mg	5%
Choline	16 mg	3%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	47 mg	5%
Iron	1 mg	16%
Potassium	241 mg	5%
Magnesium	28 mg	7%
Phosphorus	46 mg	7%
Zinc	0.3 mg	3%
Copper	0.1 mg	9%
Manganese	0.3 mg	13%
Selenium	1 μg	2%

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	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 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	10 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 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 169 calories

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

32min
Walking (3.5 mph)
20min
Cycling (moderate)
14min
Running (6 mph)
24min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Green Beans with Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic?

One serving of Green Beans with Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic (1 serving) has 169 calories, which works out to 127 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Green Beans with Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic high in protein?

Not especially. It has 2.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Green Beans with Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 8 g of net carbs and 25% 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 Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic?

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

How much sugar is in Green Beans with Olive Oil, Balsamic, and Garlic?

5.7 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 (133 g)

Calories169

% Daily Value*

Total fat 14g	18%
Saturated fat 1.9g	10%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 11mg	1%
Total carbohydrate 11g	4%
Dietary fiber 2.8g	10%
Total sugars 5.7g
Protein 2.1g

* 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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