⏱ 50 min totalSauteed Green Beans
Per 1 serving · 89 g · 4 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein1.6g13% of calories
- Carbs6.1g51% of calories
- Fat1.9g36% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Sauteed Green Beans (89 g) has 42 calories, with 1.6 g of protein, 6.1 g of carbohydrates and 1.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (51% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin C12%
- Vitamin K11%
- Vitamin B610%
- Iron11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
Directions
- 1
Force beans, stemmed ends first, through frencher (if using; see cooks' note, below), then diagonally halve crosswise. Blanch beans in a 6-quart pot of " boiling salted water , uncovered, until crisp-tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain beans in a colander and transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, then drain well.
- 2
Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saut beans, stirring, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (89 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 31 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 11 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin K | 14 μg | 11% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) | 29 μg | 7% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 13 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 32 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 185 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus | 33 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 8% |
| 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 | 60 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 332 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 17 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 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 | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 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 42 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 8minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 5minCycling (moderate)
- 4minRunning (6 mph)
- 6minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Sauteed Green Beans?
One serving of Sauteed Green Beans (1 serving) has 42 calories, which works out to 47 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Sauteed Green Beans high in protein?
Not especially. It has 1.6 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 Sauteed Green Beans keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 4 g of net carbs and 51% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Sauteed Green Beans?
25 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Sauteed Green Beans?
2.9 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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