⏱ 20 min total

Spanish Green Beans with Bacon

Name: Spanish Green Beans with Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¾ oz Bacon; 4 oz Green beans; ¼ cup, chopped Onion; ¾ tbsp Olive oil; ½ cloves, minced Garlic; ¼ dash Salt; ¼ dash Black pepper

Per 1 serving · 186 g · 7 ingredients

Calories

232

12%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
5.3g
9% of calories
Carbs
12g
21% of calories
Fat
19g
71% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Spanish Green Beans with Bacon (186 g) has 232 calories, with 5.3 g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrates and 19 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (71% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B6 (23% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 22% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

124cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

2.3g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.8g

5.6 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Vitamin B623%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Vitamin C19%
Vitamin E13%
Vitamin K19%
Thiamine14%
Riboflavin (B2)11%

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20%+ of the daily value

Saturated fat22%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 15 min

1
Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat to desired crispiness. Drain and chop.
2
In a large pot of salted water cook the green beans about 5-6 minutes, only until just tender but still with some "bite".
3
In a saucepan, heat the olive oil on medium heat and fry the onion for 5 minutes, until softened. Add the garlic and cook another minute, being careful not burn.
4
Drain the green beans well and add to the saucepan with the garlic. Cook, stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the crumbled bacon. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Serve warm and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (186 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	42 μg	5%
Vitamin C	17 mg	19%
Vitamin D	0.1 μg	1%
Vitamin E	2 mg	13%
Vitamin K	23 μg	19%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	14%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg	11%
Niacin	2 mg	11%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	23%
Folate (B9)	45 μg	11%
Vitamin B12	0.1 μg	5%
Pantothenic acid	0.4 mg	9%
Choline	30 mg	6%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	55 mg	6%
Iron	1 mg	18%
Potassium	346 mg	7%
Magnesium	35 mg	8%
Phosphorus	88 mg	13%
Zinc	1 mg	6%
Copper	0.1 mg	10%
Manganese	0.3 mg	14%
Selenium	5 μg	10%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	0.2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	78 μg	—
Arginine	0.3 g	—
Aspartic acid	1 g	—
Beta carotene	430 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	23 μg	—
Fructose	2 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	2 g	—
Glutamic acid	1 g	—
Glycine	0.2 g	—
Histidine	0.1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	0.2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	0.4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	0.4 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	11 g	—
Phenylalanine	0.2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	0.2 g	—
Retinol	2 μg	—
Serine	0.2 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	0.2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	0.1 g	—
Tyrosine	0.2 g	—
Valine	0.2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.1 μg	—

Burning 232 calories

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

44min
Walking (3.5 mph)
28min
Cycling (moderate)
19min
Running (6 mph)
33min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Spanish Green Beans with Bacon?

One serving of Spanish Green Beans with Bacon (1 serving) has 232 calories, which works out to 124 calories per 100 g. That is about 12% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Spanish Green Beans with Bacon high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Spanish Green Beans with Bacon keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 9 g of net carbs and 21% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Spanish Green Beans with Bacon?

188 mg per serving.

How much sugar is in Spanish Green Beans with Bacon?

5.6 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 (186 g)

Calories232

% Daily Value*

Total fat 19g	24%
Saturated fat 4.3g	22%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 14mg	5%
Sodium 188mg	8%
Total carbohydrate 12g	5%
Dietary fiber 3.8g	13%
Total sugars 5.6g
Protein 5.3g

* 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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